Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A lovely pottery cylinder vessel incised with a motif of 2 elaborate figures - perhaps deities or "monkey men" as found on vase K505 in the Kerr Database - each featuring a hooked hand, a scrolling tail, claw-like feet, and an extending implement from the forehead. Geometric motifs surround the figures, further embellishing the vessel's exterior. Scholars posit that the Maya offered cylinder vessels as diplomatic gifts, and many were used to serve and drink the traditional cacao (chocolate) beverage. In Maya art, tall cylinders like this one are presented in scenes depicting the preparation of the cocoa drink that was extremely popular with the Maya. Large cylindrical vessels like this were placed on the ground, and the drink was poured from smaller vessels above to create a frothy mixture. Size: 5.1" Diameter x 6.8" H (13 cm x 17.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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#174816

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with some minor chipping along visible break lines. Small area of loss and a few chips to rim. Expected nicks, scratches, and abrasions to surface, commensurate with age but otherwise in good condition with nicely preserved imagery.

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