Maya culture Ceramic Mayan Cylinder with rare Feathered Serpent iconography - 19 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 7,500 - € 8,300
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Mayan Cylinder with rare Feathered Serpent iconography, a ceramic work in the Classic Maya period (600–900 AD), measuring 19 cm high, 14 cm wide and 14 cm deep, restored and authentic as original, acquired in 2003 from a dealer at a fair with provenance including prior ownership in the United States.
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Description from the seller
Polychrome Mayan Cylinder shows Kulkulkan the fethered Serpent.
These are some glyps on the top but they are not translate until today.
This pieces is really unique in the Maya world. Found in the Peten-Region of the Maya Area.
From the Maya Classic Period 600-900 AD.
Provenance:
Sold by Sothebys in 1970s.
Thommasons collection.USA.
Acquired from the antik dealer Jongeling Art from the Netherlands. 2003
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 TranslatePolychrome Mayan Cylinder shows Kulkulkan the fethered Serpent.
These are some glyps on the top but they are not translate until today.
This pieces is really unique in the Maya world. Found in the Peten-Region of the Maya Area.
From the Maya Classic Period 600-900 AD.
Provenance:
Sold by Sothebys in 1970s.
Thommasons collection.USA.
Acquired from the antik dealer Jongeling Art from the Netherlands. 2003
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
Maya culture
Century/timeframe
Classic Maya period 600-900 A.D.
Name of object
Mayan Cylinder with rare Feathered Serpent iconography
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2003
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Restored
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
19 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
14 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
Depth
14 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.
