A Published Olmec Jade Celt, Middle Pre-Classic Period: 900 - 300 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs each stamped with the maker’s

each stamped with the maker’s mark

Jeffrey 'Ancient Gems and Finger Rings'

Each corner is finished with a small

is an inlaid circular bronze disk

A Published Olmec Jade Celt, Middle Pre-Classic Period: 900 - 300 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs each stamped with the maker’sThis 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