Description:

Mayan territories, Guatemala, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Polychrome cylinder decorated with two identical, polychrome scenes. Depicted in profile is the head of the mythical Ochs 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; his breath is also depicted. Line of glyphs circle the top rim. 5-1/2" H. Provenance - Ex Hollywood Producer, 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 4 or 5 large sections mostly affecting the base.

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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
$200,000 + $25,000