Stunning Antique Beautiful Mesoamerica Mayan Hand Carved Stone Sculpture Lamp

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Stunning Antique Beautiful Mesoamerica Mayan Hand Carved Stone Sculpture Lamp:
$25000.00

An amazing Mesoamerican stone carving of the Mayan Serpentine/Fire/Earth God Tlaltecuhtli. I am not a specialist in this field, therefore I do not know if it dates back to the Mayan period. Tlaltecuhtli is represented with flint tongue representing fire. This is a very special specimen of a particular stone because of the coloration which looks similar to Imperial Jade. Considering, the Mohs hardness is 4-5 and the carving is of a Serpentine God, It makes sense that it may be a serpentine stone. A hardness of 4-5 means it could also be made of any stone within that scale range such as fluorite, onyx, chrysoprase, serpentine, etc. The lamps weighs approximately 29.25 pounds. The height of the lamp to the finial is 31-34.5 inches. The large stone carving itself measures approximately 15.5 X 10.5 X 4 inches. A gemologist indicated that it had a Mohs hardness is 4-5 and that the stone was natural and untreated. Based on the converted weight it is "probably" over 65,500 carats of stone. The wood base and hardware could probably be refinished or replaced. This is an amazing conversation piece to place in the foyer or great room as a wonderful accent to your home, office, or add to an existing collection. If you have any questions feel free to contact before purchasing.