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.
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. The interior is painted orange and shows erosion and encrustation from the acidic contents of the burial offering it contained. Intact, with good mineral deposits and just a small stabilized stress crack.
Exceptional example! Classic Maya Polychrome Vase from the Copan region, Honduras, ca. 550-950 A.D. Beautiful and large pottery vessel featuring bands of motifs derived from Maya glyphs against a highly-polished, red-slipped background. 8-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D, intact/choice condition.
A nice little squat cylindrical vase from El Salvador. Dates to approx 650-950 A.D. This vase is standing on three nubbin feet, having slightly flared body with in-curled neck and straight rim. Painted with two seated figures, each facing left, filler elements separating. Minor paint loss, a few stable cracks. Rare size, 2-1/2”H., 2-1/2”D.
This extremely rare Mayan carved bottle dates to the early Classic period, circa 300-400 A.D., and is approximately 3 inches high. This piece is intact with no repair/restoration, and is a light brown terracotta with dark brown highlights. This highly important piece is divided into three segments, and as a whole, displays the three Mayan glyphs that represent the "Palenque Triad", gods GI, GII, and GIII. This trio of gods were celebrated as divine ancestors by the kings of Palenque, and this... Click for details
An excellent Olmecoid figure from Chalchuapa, El Salvador, ca. 1000 – 500 BC. This superb seated figure is 4-1/2” high and is portrayed with the arm held in a naturalistic position in front of the body. Her ears are pierced and light incising indicates a loin cloth. The overall posture clearly shows the Las Bocas style Olmec influence on this area.
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An excellent Olmecoid – Proto Maya figure from Chalchuapa, El Salvador, ca. 1000 – 500 BC. This superb seated figure is 3-1/2” high and is portrayed with the hands resting on crossed legs, which are fully formed on the underside. She is adorned with large ear spools and an appliqué headdress. The overall posture clearly shows the Las Bocas style Olmec influence on this area.
A gorgeous Maya polychrome bowl from the Tikal area of Guatemala, ca. 550 – 700 AD. It is 7” in diameter and is decorated with a variety of geometric designs, including two representations of woven mats, which were symbols of authority. I especially like the subtle pinkish-purple shading used in several sections. A superb example, with strong paint, mineral deposits and root marks, pitting on the interior and just a minor repair. ... Click for details
An excellent Maya jar from the Peten region of Guatemala, ca. 500 – 800 AD. It is 5” in diameter, 4” high and is decorated with appliqué pebbles, designed to mimic a young Ceibal tree. The burnished tips of these nubs and highly burnished rim band create an interesting contrast with the rest of the surface. In perfect condition, with good mineral deposits and root marks.
An excellent Maya polychrome jar from the Ulua Valley of Honduras, ca. 500 - 800 AD. This fine example is 6-3/4" high and represents a shell-form on a flared base, which is decorated with characteristic pyramid symbols. The two sides of the chamber reflect the male-female duality motif and the elongated neck is decorated with a rim band of jaguar-headed birds. Intact, with good mineral deposits and just a few spots of minor surface deterioration.
