Description:

Mayan territories, Guatemala, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Tall and thin polychrome cylinder decorated with two identical, polychrome scenes. Depicted in profile is the head of the mythical Och Chan, the Bearded Dragon or Serpent of the Underworld or Xibalba. He is shown with a tiered, ornamented headdress, a scroll eye, a ruffled beard, and above all a gaping open mouth with big teeth and a long-lipped snout, turned down, with feathers on it and undulating scrolls below the chin; all set against a black background representing the Mayan underworld. Line of glyphs circle the top rim. 9-1/4" H. Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA producer/writer/director acquired at major auction. 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: Repaired from several pieces and would benefit from proper restoration, but still a wonderful example!

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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