Mayan Ceramic Polychrome ceramic bowl - 5 in
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,600 - € 1,800
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Description from the seller
A pre-Columbian polychrome ceramic bowl of the Maya culture, typically dated to the Late Classic period, approximately 600 to 900 AD.
Features and Details
Type: Polychrome ceramic bowl or plate
The painting with black and red decorations on a light background resembles the so-called El-Copador style, which was common in regions such as Honduras and El Salvador.
The shell may also come from Campeche, Mexico.
Decor: The interior features stylized zoomorphic (animal-like) or anthropomorphic (human-like) figures arranged around the center. The edges are decorated with geometric patterns or stylized glyph bands that could have a narrative or ritual significance.
The figures are probably birds.
Purpose: Such vessels were used for ceremonial purposes, often as burial offerings for high-ranking individuals, to accompany them in the afterlife.
Condition: The shell shows clear signs of age and use, including abrasion and discoloration in the central area.
Origin: Mr. and Mrs. Elder Collection, USA, collected in the 1970s, Stendahl Gallery, USA, (RE from 1994) Private Collector, Canada, acquired from above.
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 TranslateA pre-Columbian polychrome ceramic bowl of the Maya culture, typically dated to the Late Classic period, approximately 600 to 900 AD.
Features and Details
Type: Polychrome ceramic bowl or plate
The painting with black and red decorations on a light background resembles the so-called El-Copador style, which was common in regions such as Honduras and El Salvador.
The shell may also come from Campeche, Mexico.
Decor: The interior features stylized zoomorphic (animal-like) or anthropomorphic (human-like) figures arranged around the center. The edges are decorated with geometric patterns or stylized glyph bands that could have a narrative or ritual significance.
The figures are probably birds.
Purpose: Such vessels were used for ceremonial purposes, often as burial offerings for high-ranking individuals, to accompany them in the afterlife.
Condition: The shell shows clear signs of age and use, including abrasion and discoloration in the central area.
Origin: Mr. and Mrs. Elder Collection, USA, collected in the 1970s, Stendahl Gallery, USA, (RE from 1994) Private Collector, Canada, acquired from above.
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
Mayan
Century/ Timeframe
600-900 n.Chr.
Name of object
Polychrome ceramic bowl
Acquired from
Auction house
Subject/Depiction
The vase features stylized birds painted in red, black, and orange!
Year acquired
1994
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
5 in
Previous owner - year acquired
1976
Width
7 in
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
Depth
7 in
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Yes
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