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Each corner is finished with a small
Awards1999—Winner
suggesting the use of serpentine
which allowed for greater variation in form and wider accessibility of glass objects in daily life
A Published Olmec Jade Celt, Middle Pre-Classic Period: 900 - 300 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs Next to himThis finely carved jade celt represents a classic example of Middle Pre Classic Olmec lapidary artistry. Worked from a high quality green jade with good translucency, the celt follows the canonical elongated form, narrowing gently toward a single cutting edge. The maker achieved a balanced, symmetrical silhouette with subtle contouring along the sides, creating a tool that is both functional and aesthetically refined. The surface shows the careful
