Mayan Copador Pottery Bowl - Parrots & Felines
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Pre-Columbian, Maya, Classic Period, ca. 700 to 900 CE. This is a Copador style bowl in very nice condition, with the classic deep red painted band around the rim and decorated interior and exterior with pseudo-glyph animal heads. The exterior is ringed with parrots and the interior had what appears to be fantastical felines with forked tongues. Copador pottery was manufactured at Copan and traded widely throughout the southern Maya region. This particular style was created by artisans in the Copan area specifically for export, and was probably made to combine popular elements in Maya decoration to increase their value. By repeating certain styles, the artisans creating bowls like this reinforced ceremonial ideas. This is a fascinating piece of history that tells us a great deal about the Mayan economy and society! Size: 5.7" W x 2.4" H (14.5 cm x 6.1 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private Scollard collection, acquired before 1990
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#114414
Provenance: Ex-private Scollard collection, acquired before 1990
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.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#114414
Condition
Intact, with clear paint and designs.
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Mayan Copador Pottery Bowl - Parrots & Felines
Estimate $500 - $750
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