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Superb Maya Carved Cylinder - God A Glyphs

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Superb Maya Carved Cylinder - God A Glyphs

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Pre-Columbian, Maya, Maya Highlands, southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 550 to 850 CE. Simply one of the most striking examples of a bi-chrome cylinder we have had the pleasure of offering. Tall, slightly corseted body with reserve band at top followed by deeply carved glyph band highlighted with added cinnabar. Central area with two similar glyphs of God A - shown with beard, bulging eyeball. Size: 6.625" Diameter x 10.875" H (16.8 cm x 27.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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Condition

Several superficial chips internally and externally, largest affecting the lower jaw of the Underworld Deity on one side. Cinnabar still vibrant and overall in very good condition.

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Superb Maya Carved Cylinder - God A Glyphs

Name: Superb Maya Carved Cylinder - God A Glyphs
SKU: 137880500
Price: 1500 USD
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