MAYAN CERAMIC VASE

Classic period, ca. AD 250 - 900 > A Maya ceramic vessel with a rounded cylindrical body, open mouth and gently tapering lower section. The reddish-brown surface shows darker mottling and subdued decorative traces.Tall Maya ceramic vessels are associated with the preparation, presentation and drinking of valued beverages, including cacao. In elite settings, finely made vessels could be personal possessions or diplomatic gifts, linking hospitality with status and social relationships. >>Size: 155mm x 155mm; Weight: 670g > Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s?2014; Ex. Gorny & Mosch, Auktion 194 - Kunst der Antike Tue 14 December 2010. Lot 664. >>