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Maya Lidded Brownware Vessel, Early Classic, ca. A.D. 250-450
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 7 ½ in (19 cm)
with projecting rows of cacao pods, each pierced and scored, and embellished with extensive remains of blue-green and pink stucco, the lid with a curving stem as rattle handle, supported overall on tripod slab rattle feet.
Provenance
European Collection, (Sotheby's, New York, May 20, 1986, lot 89)
Condition
Overall very good. Lid has clean break and repair ,the base has 3-4 clean break and repairs. All the cacao pods appear intact. Stucco generally very good but absent where shown.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.