Description:

Maya Territories, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Deep terracotta plate with basal flange on exterior and a ring foot type base. Polychrome painted decoration in orange, red and black depicts iconography often interpreted as flower related symbolism, shown emitting fragrance. The central design features what appears to be a flower and/or seed pods opening, emitting fragrance. This iconography likely held symbolic meaning, perhaps being symbolic for broader concepts such as life, freshness, fertility, and/or vitality. Includes custom made, museum quality metal display stand. The plate can be easily removed from the stand for study, at will. 12-1/4" across. Provenance: Former California, USA private collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Restored from large, original fragments, with minimal restoration and touch-ups over the break lines to blend the repairs. Otherwise, minor abrasions, weathering and wear overall, with root marks an deposits confirming the age and authenticity of this piece.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
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$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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