The three illustrated potsherds shown in the first photo are being offered as two separate ‘items’. AJC110 is a fascinating 5 ¼” fragment glued together from two pieces of an intricately embossed Mayan black-ware bowl depicting a god-like figure communicating with a spotted jaguar. This unique fragment was found in Guatemala by the late Dr. Allen Heflin and dated by him into the Classic Period c.300-900AD. It is presented in a glass-fronted collector frame and is priced at $225.00. The two fragm... Click for details
A large Maya cylinder vase from Jutiapa in southern Guatemala, ca. 600 - 900 AD. This elegant creamware example is 9-3/4" high, 6-1/2" wide at the flaring rim and is decorated with a trio of deeply incised Water Birds. The large birds are executed in fine detail and remnants of rare negative resist paint are still visible. The rim band consists of molded glyphs, a characteristic of vessels from Jutiapa. A magnificent example of the type, overall in excellent condition, with nice mineral depos... Click for details
This 8” tall grey-ware cylinder vessel (AJC109) is attributed to the Classic Maya dating c.300-900AD. In overall very good condition with a barely noticeable 3” hairline crack from the rim, the vertically positioned incised lines surrounding its body terminate against the base of an encircling panel that portrays the enigmatic, glyph-like image of what may represent the beaked head of the revered vulture. The crack-like feature near the base of the jar does not penetrate its interior, and is onl... Click for details
A classic Maya cylinder from Jutiapa, Guatemala, ca. 500 - 800 AD. This exceptionally large vase is 10-3/4” high and 6” in diameter. It has the characteristic glyph band below the rim, which is beautifullt highlighted with cinnabar. The long body of the vessel is decorated with ribbed vertical panels that retain remnants of stucco and red paint. Overall an impressive example with nice dendrites, root marks and a stabilized stress crack. Displays impressively.
OUR CONSIGNER WILL CONSIDER AN OFFER for this charming 2 ½” tall, three-note ceramic ocarina, in the pleasing shape of an owl (AJC107) and attributed to the Post-Classic Maya dating c.900-1500AD. Wearing a trophy head around its neck and that hangs flatly on its puffed chest, the ocarina’s mouth piece had to be cleaned of caked clay in order for it to emit its previously hidden resonant tones. In overall good condition, and even with a slightly damaged left ‘ear’ and wing, the owl still displays... Click for details
This 2 15/16” tall orange-ware ceramic jar (AJC100), known as a ‘poison bottle’, dates into the Classic Mayan period, c.300-900AD. Embossed on both of the circular side panels with the seated image of an unidentified Mayan god, the bottle is intact and in overall good condition with a couple of minor nicks on one edge and base. A light fire cloud covers 1/3 of one of the side panels, and though the image is somewhat hidden in the photo, it is still distinct when held in the hand. From a local co... Click for details
A fine Maya glyph jar from El Salvador, ca. 500 – 800 AD. This nicely painted polychrome vessel is 5-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with a band of intricate glyphs. The lower half of the chamber is painted with connected linear designs to create the pumpkin or melon effect. Intact, with good mineral deposits.
Relics of the nile is pleased to present this Mayan bowl from Guatemala, ca. 500 - 800 AD. The bowl features solid color with an excellent, detailed design of chiefs that repeats around the circumference of the piece. The bowl remains in solid condition and the body remains intact with the exception of some chipping on the rim that has been slightly repaired in one place. The bowl measures 6" in diameter and has evidence of extensive usage, good root marks and mineral deposits.
A gorgeous Maya cylinder from Honduras, ca. 600 - 900 AD. It is 9" high, 5-3/4" high and features two depictions of God N, the patron of traders and travelers. He is portrayed with a walking stick and is wearing an ornate headdress. The figures are separated by carved panels depicting the Vision Serpent. In addition, there is a complex rim band. A couple restored stress cracks, else a wonderful example.
An excellent Maya polychrome tripod bowl from Honduras, ca. 500 - 900 AD. It is 6-7/8" in diameter and features an Underworld motif with stylized serpents, interspersed with woven mat designs, which indicate the elite status of the owner. The chevron rim band is an unusual design element for ceramics from this region, as it is typically found on Chama pieces from Guatemala, although the upper rim décor is a traditional southern Maya jaguar spot pattern. Perfect.
