Description:

Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala; Mayan; ca. 550-900 CE, Late Classic. The exterior rim of this bowl features a frieze of eight noble figures sitting against ornate backrests holding their hands forward as if presenting offerings such as treasured books and handcrafted balls to be used in the large ballcourts of the Copan. Elaborate headdresses and ear spools underscore the figures' royal standing. Five stylized turkeys with red tail feathers and necks strut around the interior of the bowl dangling worms from their beaks. Even the bottom of the bowl is intriguing; finely carved lines radiate outwards from the center like flower petals. 8" D x 4"H Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica. 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: Intact. Partially eroded interior. Otherwise good condition.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$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