A Maya polychrome vase, Chama style Late Classic, circa A.D. 550-950

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

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Description

height 6 1/2 in.
16.5 cm

painted on each side with a seated dignitary, on one side the Young Lord with the 'print out' band curling from under the arm, each with elaborate headdress and scrolling emanations, the distinctive chevron band painted top and bottom, separated by vertical bands of glyphs. Repaired, cracks.

Provenance

Frank Caro, New York

Acquired from the above, 1966

Exhibited

St. Petersburgh, Florida, Museum of Fine Arts, February-March, 1966