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Vase cache ornée d'une tête de divinité, Culture Maya, Guatemala, Classique, 450-650 AP. J.-C. — Maya Cache vessel with Deity face, Guatemala, Classic, AD 450-650

Vase cache ornée d'une tête de divinité, Culture Maya, Guatemala, Classique, 450-650 AP. J.-C.

Maya Cache vessel with Deity face, Guatemala, Classic, AD 450-650

A cache vessel from the Maya Classic period featuring a deity face carved into its surface, likely used for ceremonial purposes or burial rituals. This piece exemplifies Maya sculptural and religious practices.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Extra! Objets rares et singuliers extra-européens

June 28, 2021

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000

Lot 17

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Vase cache ornée d'une tête de divinité, Culture Maya, Guatemala, Classique, 450-650 AP. J.-C., Maya Cache vessel with Deity face, Guatemala, Classic, AD 450-650

A cache vessel from the Maya Classic period featuring a deity face carved into its surface, likely used for ceremonial purposes or burial rituals. This piece exemplifies Maya sculptural and religious practices.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Religious Art, Maya, Cache Vessel, Deity, Guatemala, Ceramic, 450-650 AD, Classic Period