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Vibrant Mayan Polychrome Tripod, ex-Ron Messick

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Vibrant Mayan Polychrome Tripod, ex-Ron Messick

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Maya, Mexico, ca. 550 to 950 CE. Large polychrome pottery plate standing on conical tripod legs. Central roundel containing a semi-abstract butterfly wearing a headdress. Outer rim band with three sets of stylized glyphs. Size: 12.5" W x 4" H (31.8 cm x 10.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Hollywood, CA Collection, acquired from Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NM.

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Condition

Repaired from approximately five large original pieces with restoration over the breaklines, legs partially restored.

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Vibrant Mayan Polychrome Tripod, ex-Ron Messick

Name: Vibrant Mayan Polychrome Tripod, ex-Ron Messick
SKU: 49351195
Price: 4000 USD
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