Maya Ceramic Maya Polychrome Vessel with TL-Analysis, 550-950 AD - 19.7 cm
Opens 02 February
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 5,000 - € 6,500
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Description from the seller
Mayan Polychrome Cylindrical Vessel 550-950 AD, 19,7cm height with TL-Analysis and Spanish Export license
DESCRIPTION:
A cylindrical terracotta vessel entirely decorated with geometric motifs, all polychromed in red and black.
The upper part of the vessel has a horizontal band with glyphs.
Mayan ceramics include a variety of typologies, both for use and ritual, pieces later decorated with reliefs and incised motifs, monochrome engobes or with figurative polychrome motifs. The pieces were always modeled as this culture did not know how to use a potter's wheel. The colors used were always engobes, with a clay base, and the vessels were fired at a low temperature of around 800 °C. Unlike monuments, which were intended to be visible to all, Maya ceramics enjoyed great freedom as they were intended for private use, be it for everyday purposes or for funerary purposes. Hence the variety of decorative styles and typologies, including vessels for storing essences and medicines, tableware, censers and even movable statuettes.
PROVENANCE: Private collection of Mario Villa (1953 - 2021). Mario Villa is known as a collector, artist, designer and furniture maker in New Orleans, United States of America.
Remarks:
- The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and TL-Analysis
- The piece includes a Spanish export license (European Union passport).
Seller's Story
We are a Pre-Columbian Art Collector based in Germany with many years of experience in collecting and selling pre-Columbian art. We participate in the most important art fairs in Europe, such as BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels, and others. We are a professional seller. All items sold will come with their professional invoice. Each item we sell will also include its own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), which includes a description, image, and provenance of the item.
Translated by Google TranslateMayan Polychrome Cylindrical Vessel 550-950 AD, 19,7cm height with TL-Analysis and Spanish Export license
DESCRIPTION:
A cylindrical terracotta vessel entirely decorated with geometric motifs, all polychromed in red and black.
The upper part of the vessel has a horizontal band with glyphs.
Mayan ceramics include a variety of typologies, both for use and ritual, pieces later decorated with reliefs and incised motifs, monochrome engobes or with figurative polychrome motifs. The pieces were always modeled as this culture did not know how to use a potter's wheel. The colors used were always engobes, with a clay base, and the vessels were fired at a low temperature of around 800 °C. Unlike monuments, which were intended to be visible to all, Maya ceramics enjoyed great freedom as they were intended for private use, be it for everyday purposes or for funerary purposes. Hence the variety of decorative styles and typologies, including vessels for storing essences and medicines, tableware, censers and even movable statuettes.
PROVENANCE: Private collection of Mario Villa (1953 - 2021). Mario Villa is known as a collector, artist, designer and furniture maker in New Orleans, United States of America.
Remarks:
- The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and TL-Analysis
- The piece includes a Spanish export license (European Union passport).
Seller's Story
We are a Pre-Columbian Art Collector based in Germany with many years of experience in collecting and selling pre-Columbian art. We participate in the most important art fairs in Europe, such as BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels, and others. We are a professional seller. All items sold will come with their professional invoice. Each item we sell will also include its own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), which includes a description, image, and provenance of the item.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Maya
Century/ Timeframe
550-950 AD
Name of object
Maya Polychrome Vessel with TL-Analysis, 550-950 AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2003
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
19.7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1953
Width
8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Mexico
Depth
8 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
