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Rare Mayan Pottery "Poison" Vessel - Bear Form

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Rare Mayan Pottery "Poison" Vessel - Bear Form

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Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 500 to 800 CE. Cute and rare pottery poison pot in the form of a bear. Distinctly male bear resting on his rear haunches, spout emerging from his back , small loop handle. Size: 4" L x 2-3/4" H (10.2 cm x 7 cm).

Provenance: Ex- Private Florida collection acquired in the 1980's

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Minor chips to rim, else excellent.

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Rare Mayan Pottery "Poison" Vessel - Bear Form

Name: Rare Mayan Pottery \"Poison\" Vessel - Bear Form
SKU: 42863405
Price: 250 USD
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