Description:

Ulua Valley, Honduras, ca. 550-900 CE, Late Classic Period. This precious bowl is adorned with flowers following the Mayan Nik logograph. Not only did Mayan artists appreciate the intricate compositions of petals and stamen, but they also referenced the invisible characteristics of flora such and nectar and aroma. Every component of these abstract depictions - dots, balls, curlicues and squiggles û was not intended to designate a specific botanical feature but rather conjure a relatively conceptual vision. Consequently, Mayan floral imagery was quite imaginative. 5"D x 2.5"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: Interior surface erosion and some exterior surface loss as shown. Nevertheless vivid coloring and iconography. Excellent.

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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