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Pre-Columbian / Mayan / Mayan Terracotta Jar - PF.2761
Origin: Teotihuacan, Mexico
Circa: 500
AD
to 900
AD
Dimensions:
7.5" (19.1cm) high
Catalogue: V14
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Mayan
Medium: Terracotta
Location: United States
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| Description |
This beautiful vase is a stunning example of
Mayan relief work. Like most Mayan art, the
human figures depicted on this vase are probably
engaged in a religious ceremony or an act of
adoration. The divinities the Mayans worshipped
are usually visible within the engraving,
sometimes taking on the guise of some form of
animal. There are two human figures on this
vase, which could be a priest and a God. The
figure with a staff in each hand might represent
the Mayan ‘Staff God’, which is commonly seen
in relief work. Very little space on any Mayan
piece is left undecorated. On the lower portion
of this piece, glyphs have been etched into the
ceramic and the legs represent some sort of
astronomical sign. Was this piece used only for
special ceremonies? Was it used to humor or
give blessings to a ruler or warrior? Whatever its
original intent, it is indeed a significant and
lovely piece of art.
- (PF.2761)
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