Description:

El Salvador / Honduras, Mayan. ca. 550-900 CE, Late Classic. The exterior of this iconographically rich Mayan Copador bowl features seven seated scribes above an elegantly carved scalloped design in red. Scribes occupied a high rank in Mayan society. They were politically important to the king who relied on them to create flattering propaganda that would uphold and secure his reign. The noble status of these scribes is underscored by their ornate headdresses, prominent ear spools, and rose painted cheeks. We witness them engaged in their craft as glyphs flow from their writing hands. All is painted in red and black slip on a deep cream base. 7"D x 3.5"H Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica 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: Intact. Some surface wear and eroded interior as shown. Good to excellent.

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$300 $999 $50
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