A Published Olmec Jade Celt, Middle Pre-Classic Period: 900 - 300 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs Melbourne2004 Painting Country

Melbourne2004 Painting Country

Awards1999—Winner

Each corner is finished with a small

each stamped with the maker’s mark

A Published Olmec Jade Celt, Middle Pre-Classic Period: 900 - 300 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs Melbourne2004 Painting CountryThis 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