Pre-Columbian Ceramic - Rare filtering vase - Guatemala - 1000/1400 CE - With export license
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Pre-Columbian Maya ceramic tripod vase from Guatemala, dated 1000–1400 AD, beige‑orange with three rows of holes for filtration, 16.4 cm in diameter and 10.2 cm high, in good condition and authentic with an export licence issued by German authorities, provenance Germany (Galerie/Antiquaire) with a previous owner acquired in 1960 from Germany.
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Description from the seller
Pre-Columbian tripodal cup.
Beige-orange bowl-shaped vase resting on three spaced feet.
The body of the bowl is pierced with three rows of holes as well as the base. The function of these holes was probably filtration.
Beige-orange ceramic.
Guatemala, Maya culture, 1000/1400 AD
Dimensions: Diameter 16.4 cm, height 10.2 cm
Very good condition - no restoration
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. gallery.
Previously: Private collection. Private collection from southern Germany composed by diplomats in North and South America in the 1970s on the art market.
Accompanied by an export license issued by the German cultural authorities.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslatePre-Columbian tripodal cup.
Beige-orange bowl-shaped vase resting on three spaced feet.
The body of the bowl is pierced with three rows of holes as well as the base. The function of these holes was probably filtration.
Beige-orange ceramic.
Guatemala, Maya culture, 1000/1400 AD
Dimensions: Diameter 16.4 cm, height 10.2 cm
Very good condition - no restoration
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. gallery.
Previously: Private collection. Private collection from southern Germany composed by diplomats in North and South America in the 1970s on the art market.
Accompanied by an export license issued by the German cultural authorities.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Pre-Columbian
Century/timeframe
1000/1400 après J.-C.
Name of object
- Rare filtering vase - Guatemala - 1000/1400 CE - With export license
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
