Description:

El Salvador / Honduras, Mayan, ca. 550-900 CE, Late Classic. The exterior of this iconographically rich Mayan Copador bowl features three lively representations of Quetzalcoatl, the infamous Mesoamerican feathered serpent deity, swiftly circling above an elegantly carved scalloped design. The interior features a bold red mat glyph painted in red on a deep cream base with a register of playful pseudoglyphs above. The mat glyph was cherished by Mayans as it represented a sacred locus of ritual and negotiation. In addition to this rich iconography, the vessel's form and adept painting technique make for an aesthetically pleasing piece. 7.75" D x 3.75"H Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica CollectionAll 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, minor surface wear as shown. Excellent!

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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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