Pre-Columbian. Mayan Ceramic Ocarina With Spanish Import License
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Pre-Columbian Mayan ceremonial ceramic ocarina from Jaina Island, Campeche, dated 550–900 A.D., depicting a priestess with a high headdress holding a child and a potion receptacle; dimensions 17.5 × 9.0 cm; good condition with surface wear; acquired from a French auction house in 2025, formerly part of the Jean Redor collection, France; includes authenticity certificate and Spanish export license; shipped with insurance.
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A mayan ceremonial ocarina depicting a priestess dressed in a skirt and spectacular headdress, with necklace and earspools; holding a child in one arm and a potion receptacle in the other. Jaina Island, Campeche ( Mexico ). Maya Classic Period, 550-900 A.D.
Dimensions: 17,50 x 9,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear but excellent condition.
Provenance: Acquired at a french auction house. Formerly Doctor Jean Redor collection, France.
Important: Due to Summer holidays, Items sold at the end of July or August will be sent in September.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- This lot can not be sold to US customers.
- Shipped with Insurance.
A mayan ceremonial ocarina depicting a priestess dressed in a skirt and spectacular headdress, with necklace and earspools; holding a child in one arm and a potion receptacle in the other. Jaina Island, Campeche ( Mexico ). Maya Classic Period, 550-900 A.D.
Dimensions: 17,50 x 9,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear but excellent condition.
Provenance: Acquired at a french auction house. Formerly Doctor Jean Redor collection, France.
Important: Due to Summer holidays, Items sold at the end of July or August will be sent in September.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- This lot can not be sold to US customers.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian. Mayan
Century/timeframe
550-900 A.D.
Name of object
With Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic Ocarina
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
