Late Summer Estate Auction
Lot 79:
Description
Item/Description: Pre-Columbian Aztec obsidian monkey jar replica modeled after a famous archaeological piece found in Texcoco, "Mono de Obsidiana". The original artifact is carved from a single piece of volcanic glass and stands as a major treasure in Mexico City’s Museo Nacional de Antropologia. The anthropomorphic design features a stylized monkey holding its tail over its rim, with a highly polished volcanic glass finish contrasted by matte, textured details on the face, ears, and hands.
Material: Obsidian
Dimensions: Length: 6 1/2"; Width: 6"; Height: 5 1/4"
Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include few minor flea-bite chips around cavities of the eyes and mouth from the carving process, and surface wear.
Age: Late 20th – Early 21st Century
Provenance: Private Estate
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