Superb Pre-columbian Mayan Cylinder, Ex-christie's - Feb 01, 2013 | Artemis Gallery In Co
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Superb Pre-Columbian Mayan Cylinder, ex-Christie's

Recommended Items

item-15224932=1
item-15224932=2
item-15224932=3
item-15224932=4
item-15224932=6
item-15224932=7
Superb Pre-Columbian Mayan Cylinder, ex-Christie's
Superb Pre-Columbian Mayan Cylinder, ex-Christie's
Item Details
Description
Mayan Territories, Guatemala, ca 550 to 800 CE. A spectacular and important Mayan polychrome pottery cylinder! A Maya lord sits wearing a printed loin cloth and elaborate feather and jaguar pelt headdress and large stone necklace, attendant kneels behind him, arms crossed. The lord is addressing another Maya noble who also wears a fantastic headdress, he too with attendant to his rear. Glyph band between and large and very readable glyph band at top talks about the 3rd Maya Baktun - a method for relating time periods. 6-3/4"H x 5"D.

PROVENANCE: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA Collection, acquired at Christie's in the late 1990s.

Authenticity Guaranteed
Condition
Loss to pigment as shown, otherwise intact/excellent. An exceptional vessel!
Buyer's Premium
  • 18%

Superb Pre-Columbian Mayan Cylinder, ex-Christie's

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
See Sold Price
Starting Price $5,000
12 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, us
See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

badge TOP RATED
Louisville, CO, United States7,840 Followers
TOP