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Unusual Mayan Pottery Jar w/ Scraffito Decorations

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Unusual Mayan Pottery Jar w/ Scraffito Decorations

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A tall, thin-walled terracotta vessel with an incised series of pseudo-glyphs in a register below its rim. Both interior and exterior show a burnished dark red slip, with a black slip painted over the higher profile areas of the glyphs. Above the register is another incised pattern that resembles a woven rope. A very rare style for the Maya. Size: 4.3" W x 5.75" H (10.9 cm x 14.6 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private Florida collection acquired at NYC Gallery

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Condition

Well done, almost invisible repair from approximately four pieces to one side. Extensive root marks on interior and exterior.

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Unusual Mayan Pottery Jar w/ Scraffito Decorations

Name: Unusual Mayan Pottery Jar w/ Scraffito Decorations
SKU: 52288425
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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Starting Price $800

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