Pre-Columbian Maya pottery figure Reference: Svoronos 1687

Reference: Svoronos 1687

with an open vent at the base — a technical feature characteristic of Nayarit ceramics that facilitated even firing

Date: 1st–3rd Century CE

Ex Private NY collection

This rare ceremonial plaque is hammered from a copper-based alloy and decorated in repoussé with classic Chavín iconography

Pre-Columbian Maya pottery figure Reference: Svoronos 1687Pre Columbian Maya pottery seated female figure, Guatemala, ca. 600900 CE. Finely modeled kneeling figure depicted with hands resting upon the knees, adorned with an elaborate tiered headdress, large circular ear ornaments, necklace, and bracelets. The face displays the refined almond shaped eyes and serene expression characteristic of Late Classic Maya ceramic sculpture. The figure is hollow formed with vent holes visible at the reverse and retains