Tzakol Type, Peten Area Ceramic Large Bowl with polychrome decorative band with Glyphs, , ca. 500–800 CE - 11.5 cm
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Large polychrome ceramic glyph bowl, ca. 500–800 CE, from the Tzakol Type culture (Peten area), Ø31.8 cm × 11.5 cm, restored, acquired 2006 from a US antique dealer with provenance from a private collection.
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Large glyph bowl with polychrome decorative band
Mesoamerica, ca. 500–800 CE
Ceramic, polychrome painted
This large bowl features a wide, continuous decorative band with multi-zone painting and remnants of zoomorphic motifs. Such bowls were likely used at ritual festivals or elite gatherings. Visible cracks and restorations document its ancient history of use and its archaeological state of preservation.
Dimensions: Ø 31.8 cm × H 11.5 cm
Provenance: Collected in the 1980s in Guatemala by a Private Collector, Bought 2006 from an official Antik Dealer in the USA , Anthropos Gallery Nr. 2 on the invoice
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.
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Large glyph bowl with polychrome decorative band
Mesoamerica, ca. 500–800 CE
Ceramic, polychrome painted
This large bowl features a wide, continuous decorative band with multi-zone painting and remnants of zoomorphic motifs. Such bowls were likely used at ritual festivals or elite gatherings. Visible cracks and restorations document its ancient history of use and its archaeological state of preservation.
Dimensions: Ø 31.8 cm × H 11.5 cm
Provenance: Collected in the 1980s in Guatemala by a Private Collector, Bought 2006 from an official Antik Dealer in the USA , Anthropos Gallery Nr. 2 on the invoice
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.
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Culture
Tzakol Type, Peten Area
Century/timeframe
600 to 900 A.D.
Name of object
Large Bowl with polychrome decorative band with Glyphs, , ca. 500–800 CE
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2006
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Restored
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
31.8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
Depth
31.8 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
