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Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 500 to 950 CE. So rare to find a matching pair, and just imagine how much workmanship was required to create each of these jade, floral-shaped ear spools! Both exceptionally large earflares/earspools present four carved rounded petals with incised lines on the front faces further separating the petals. In addition to the fine artistry exhibited, the stone carved for each ear spool is inherently beautiful, of translucent blue green hues with marvelous white and black inclusions. Both have deep ear sockets with drilled holes to accept a pin to keep in position. At the risk of repetition, it is extremely RARE to find a matching pair, and the level of skill and technique it took to create these given the limited tools available during this time is beyond impressive! Custom stand. Size: 1" deep x 2.75" in diameter (2.5 cm x 7 cm); 5.625" W x 5.875" H (14.3 cm x 14.9 cm) on stand

Provenance: private R.D. collection, Long Beach, California, USA collection, acquired over 25 years from various major galleries.

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  • Condition: Each has three tiny perforations near interior hole, presumably for attaching inner 'pin'. Very minor, tiny, near invisble nicks at indented sections between some petals.

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