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Maya Polychrome Vessel with Six Figures Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 6 in ( 15.2 cm)
graphically painted with a mythological scene of the Hero Twins and animal figures, the 'way' spirits, the Twins shown as the blackened body of Hunaphu, and Xbalanque as the Waterlily Jaguar, various emanations from the nose indicating the supernatural world, each with loincloth and head turbans, four figures holding forth small gourds, one smelling a bundle of stiff flowers, one figure in the long fringed cape and straw hat with long black tresses bound and trailing behind similar to God L, behind him a figure with a dog or agouti head; a band of pseudo-glyphs framing the scene above and below.
Provenance
Peter G. Wray Collection, acquired in 1980
Sotheby's, New York, May 12 and 13, 1983, lot 192
Richard Manoogian Collection
Sotheby's, New York, May 14, 1991, lot 101, consigned by the above
Sotheby's, New York, May 12 and 13, 1983, lot 192
Richard Manoogian Collection
Sotheby's, New York, May 14, 1991, lot 101, consigned by the above
Literature
mayavase.com, K 4923
Justin Kerr, The Maya Vase Book, Volume 4, 1994, pg. 612
Justin Kerr, The Maya Vase Book, Volume 4, 1994, pg. 612
Condition
Vessel has clean break and repairs in five sections, all visible on inside and out; appears to have one section with restoration between waterlily jaguar and one blackened figure; otherwise surface appears fine with no inpainting.
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.
Catalogue Note
The various animals shown on this vessel are characteristic of 'way' figures, the supernatural spirit companions that are often of composite form; for 'way' figures, see Grube and Nahm in Kerr The Maya Vase Book, Vol. 4, (1994: 686-715).