Pre Columbian Mayan Plate

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This is a pre Columbian Mayan plate, probably from Central America and features a sun motif. It has a few chips which can be seen in the photos and an un repaired crack that doesn’t cause any structural issues. It is from a private collector of pre columbian art from Palm Springs, CA. We guarantee every item as described, and have 2-3 experts look at each item to come to a consensus. Please feel free to reach out at anytime with any questions, comments, concerns or issues. We ship in house and do what we can to ensure the shipping costs are as reasonable as possible.

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2 x 9 x 9 in

Pre Columbian Mayan Plate

Lot 0003

Estimate $250-$700Mar 25, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

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