mayan Flint Mayan eccentric flint sculpture - 60 mm

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Mayan eccentric flint sculpture, 60 by 55 mm, in very good condition, made of flint and dating to 1000 BC–250 AD from Mayan culture, with provenance from a Belgian private collection and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.

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Small but finely worked eccentric figure made of flint with an abstract representation. They were often found as caches under stelae or as offerings at important burials. They are almost always found intact.

Dimensions 60 x 55 mm
No restorations

Each sold lot comes with a certificate of authenticity

The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

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Small but finely worked eccentric figure made of flint with an abstract representation. They were often found as caches under stelae or as offerings at important burials. They are almost always found intact.

Dimensions 60 x 55 mm
No restorations

Each sold lot comes with a certificate of authenticity

The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Details

Culture
mayan
Century/timeframe
1000 BC - 250 AD
Name of object
Mayan eccentric flint sculpture
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
60 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
55 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
BelgiumVerified
4432
Objects sold
100%
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