Pre-Columbian Maya pottery kneeling figure painted geometric motifs

painted geometric motifs

the coin displays attractive natural toning and expected surface texture consistent with ancient silver alloys

1200–900 BCE

Some light paint touch up around the rim

otherwise well preserved and retaining fine painted detail

Pre-Columbian Maya pottery kneeling figure painted geometric motifsPre Columbian Maya pottery kneeling female figure, Guatemala, ca. 600900 CE. Depicting an elegantly modeled female figure seated in a kneeling posture with hands resting upon the thighs, adorned with large circular ear ornaments, necklace, bracelets, and an elaborate segmented coiffure or headdress. The figure displays characteristic Maya facial features including elongated almond shaped eyes and full lips, rendered in a refined sculptural manner