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VASECULTURE MAYA, STYLE CHOCHOLÁCLASSIQUE RÉCENT, 550-950 AP. J.-C. |
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- haut. 16.5 cm ; 6 1/2 in
Provenance
Stendahl Galleries, Los Angeles
Collection privée, États-Unis, acquis en 1970
Sotheby's, New York, 9 mai 2006, n° 224
Importante Collection privée française
Collection privée, États-Unis, acquis en 1970
Sotheby's, New York, 9 mai 2006, n° 224
Importante Collection privée française
Literature
Kerr (J.), mayavase.com, n° K8939
Tate (C.), “The Carved Ceramics Called Chochola”, in Fifth Palenque Round Table, 1985, p. 128, n° 6
Tate (C.), “The Carved Ceramics Called Chochola”, in Fifth Palenque Round Table, 1985, p. 128, n° 6
Condition
Excellent condition overall, intact. Fine encrustation remains on the interior, strong deep carving and incised details, overall wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
La poterie de style Chocholá, nommée d'après la région occidentale du Yucatan d'où elle provient, est définie par une iconographie dense et animée, réalisée selon une technique particulière de sculpture dans de l'argile partiellement durcie. Ici, la figure du Dieu GI, entité ancestrale et surnaturelle associée au Soleil et comptant parmi les principales divinités de la Triade de Palenque, est représentée avec une pupille en volute caractéristique, un menton barbu, une grande boucle d'oreille en forme de coquillage, le corps ponctué de symboles divins. Il est assis devant un grand récipient dont s'échappent des volutes de fumée, soulignées par de délicates gouttelettes d'eau. Sa longue coiffure striée et nouée dans le dos se prolonge vers l’arrière comme en contrepoids du mouvement vers l’avant formé par ses mains gracieusement articulées. Le glyphe primaire standard comprend la référence "son vase à boire" et le titre "ch'ok" (germe non mûr) suivis d'un titre d'artiste. Le texte est gravé à l'envers sur le bord du vase, suggérant que la scène dépeinte se déroule dans un royaume surnaturel. Il a été souligné que le texte glyphique se lit dans la bonne direction s’il est vu de l’intérieur du vase.
Voir Kerr, Maya Vase Book, 1990, p. 320-347, pour une communication de Grube à propos des vases de style Chocholá. Ce vase fut photographié et étudié en 1971 par le professeur Tomas Barthel (Allemagne), en correspondance avec Hasso von Winning (communication personnelle).
Chocholá style pottery, named for the Western region of the Yucatan where they developed, portrays lively, close-up imagery in the distinctive technique of carving into leather-hard clay. Here the aged supernatural figure of God GI, known as a Sun god and one of the main deities of the Palenque Triad is shown with diagnostic scrolled pupil, bearded chin, large shell earring and mirror god markings on his body. He sits before a large vessel with billowing smoke volutes highlighted by delicate water drops.
His long striated bound coiffure extends backward in counter balance to the forward gesture of his graceful and articulate hands. The Primary Standard glyphic text includes the reference 'his /her drinking vase', and the title 'ch'ok' (unripe sprout) followed by an artist title. The text is incised backwards on the rim, possibly reinforcing how the ritual scene is occurring in a supernatural realm. It has been noted that the glyphic text reads in the correct direction if viewed from the interior of the vessel.
See Kerr, Maya Vase Book, 1990, pp. 320-347, for Grube's discussion of Chocholá style vases. The vessel was photographed and studied in 1971 by Prof. Tomas Barthel, Germany, in communication to Hasso von Winning (personal communication).
Voir Kerr, Maya Vase Book, 1990, p. 320-347, pour une communication de Grube à propos des vases de style Chocholá. Ce vase fut photographié et étudié en 1971 par le professeur Tomas Barthel (Allemagne), en correspondance avec Hasso von Winning (communication personnelle).
Chocholá style pottery, named for the Western region of the Yucatan where they developed, portrays lively, close-up imagery in the distinctive technique of carving into leather-hard clay. Here the aged supernatural figure of God GI, known as a Sun god and one of the main deities of the Palenque Triad is shown with diagnostic scrolled pupil, bearded chin, large shell earring and mirror god markings on his body. He sits before a large vessel with billowing smoke volutes highlighted by delicate water drops.
His long striated bound coiffure extends backward in counter balance to the forward gesture of his graceful and articulate hands. The Primary Standard glyphic text includes the reference 'his /her drinking vase', and the title 'ch'ok' (unripe sprout) followed by an artist title. The text is incised backwards on the rim, possibly reinforcing how the ritual scene is occurring in a supernatural realm. It has been noted that the glyphic text reads in the correct direction if viewed from the interior of the vessel.
See Kerr, Maya Vase Book, 1990, pp. 320-347, for Grube's discussion of Chocholá style vases. The vessel was photographed and studied in 1971 by Prof. Tomas Barthel, Germany, in communication to Hasso von Winning (personal communication).