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Maya polychrome pottery

Americas tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: $50k–1M (high collector)

Maya ceramics are ceramics produced in the Pre-Columbian Maya culture of Mesoamerica. The vessels used different colors, sizes, and had varied purposes. Vessels for the elite could be painted with very detailed scenes, while utilitarian vessels were undecorated or much simpler. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Painted Vase with Ruler and Scribe
Painted Vase with Ruler and Scribe, 600–900
Cleveland Museum of Art
Vessel with Ballplayer
Vessel with Ballplayer, c. 600–1000
Cleveland Museum of Art
Axe
Axe, c. 250–900 CE
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cylinder Vessel with Deities
Cylinder Vessel with Deities, 600–900
Cleveland Museum of Art
Vase
Vase, 250–900 CE
Cleveland Museum of Art

Where to buy

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