Mayan Polychrome Bowl, Button Feet
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Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Mexico, ca. 550 - 950 CE. A handsome bowl with steep walls and intriguing designs/pseudoglyphs painted in chocolate brown on red ground. The form stands on three button-like feet that elegantly elevate the body of the piece. The two pairs of drilled holes are actually indicative of ancient repairs. To fix a crack, the Mayans would drill holes on either side of the crack and use leather straps to fasten the piece. 3.50"W x 7.13"H (8.89 W x 18.10 H cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private Santa Monica, CA collection
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Provenance: Ex-Private Santa Monica, CA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
Condition
Two ancient cracks with signs of ancient repairs. Normal surface wear and hairline surface fissures.
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Mayan Polychrome Bowl, Button Feet
Estimate $600 - $900
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