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Maya Polychrome Footed Bowl Seated Scribe
Maya Polychrome Footed Bowl Seated Scribe
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Maya Territories, Classic Period, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A splendid pottery tripod dish presenting a shallow basin and 3 petite feet, hand-painted with the image of a seated figure in the central tondo. Shown in profile, the figure wears a long, plumed headdress and a loincloth while holding out both hands in front of him as though giving an offering. The figure is surrounded by a band of abstract, undulating striations that envelops the interior wall, while the exterior is left bare. Size: 10.4" Diameter x 2.6" H (26.4 cm x 6.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Dunn collection, Ferndale, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2004

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#182055
Condition
Professionally repaired and restored with repainting over some break lines and others visible. A few minor chips as well as some nicks and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, nice presentation with good remaining pigments.
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Maya Polychrome Footed Bowl Seated Scribe

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $400
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Artemis Gallery

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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