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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Celt
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami

Celt

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Dateca. 600-900
Mediumjade
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 × 1 × 5/8 in. (17.1 × 2.5 × 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Drs. Ann and Robert Walzer
Terms
    Object number2012.18.6
    DescriptionCarved deep green jade celt of enigmatic form. One end is modeled as a female figure, while the other end is a male figure. The indent is embellished, possibly for shell inlay. The celt is drilled for suspension.
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    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 300-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 300-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Taino
    ca. 900-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 300-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900