An Olmec dark green jade polished celt

An Olmec dark green jade polished celt

Code: 0921

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An Olmec dark green jade asymmetric polished celt, measuring 80 mm/3.2 ins. in length. Some small inoffensive chips along the cutting edge and some wear to the sides and butt, but otherwise condition good. An old collectors label and a worn white ink inscription reading 'Olmec Jade' on one side, southern central Mexico, Formative period, c. 1st-2nd Millennium B.C.