Maya polychrome pottery cylinder with Hero Twins from the Popol Vuh, Late Classic ca. 600–900 AD
Maya polychrome cylinder, alternate side of Hero Twins narrative
Maya polychrome cylinder, close view of Hero Twin figure
Maya polychrome cylinder, second Hero Twin figure detail
Maya polychrome cylinder, glyph band detail
Maya polychrome cylinder, three-quarter angle
Maya polychrome cylinder, rim and interior view
Maya polychrome cylinder, base view
Maya polychrome cylinder, macro slip and pigment detail
Maya polychrome cylinder, provenance/label view
Maya polychrome pottery cylinder with Hero Twins from the Popol Vuh, Late Classic ca. 600–900 AD
Maya polychrome cylinder, alternate side of Hero Twins narrative
Maya polychrome cylinder, close view of Hero Twin figure
Maya polychrome cylinder, second Hero Twin figure detail
Maya polychrome cylinder, glyph band detail
Maya polychrome cylinder, three-quarter angle
Maya polychrome cylinder, rim and interior view
Maya polychrome cylinder, base view
Maya polychrome cylinder, macro slip and pigment detail
Maya polychrome cylinder, provenance/label view
Maya polychrome pottery cylinder with Hero Twins from the Popol Vuh, Late Classic ca. 600–900 AD
Maya polychrome pottery cylinder with Hero Twins from the Popol Vuh, Late Classic ca. 600–900 AD Maya polychrome cylinder, alternate side of Hero Twins narrative Maya polychrome cylinder, close view of Hero Twin figure Maya polychrome cylinder, second Hero Twin figure detail Maya polychrome cylinder, glyph band detail Maya polychrome cylinder, three-quarter angle Maya polychrome cylinder, rim and interior view Maya polychrome cylinder, base view Maya polychrome cylinder, macro slip and pigment detail Maya polychrome cylinder, provenance/label view

Maya Pottery Polychrome Cylinder with Hero Twins

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Late Classic Period, Circa 550 to 950 AD

Painted vase decorated with two handsome youthful male figures from the Popol Vul, sitting cross-legged, leaning forward to present a large plate laden with offerings and wearing a thin belt and a headgear with the representation of the head of the monster Cauac. Each scene is divided by bright orange patterns and a band of repeated glyphs frames the neck of the vase.

Size: 7-1/4 inches (18.3 cm. ) Height.   A fine example with vibrant colors and excellent brushwork. Some wear to surface and drill holes from an ancient repair.

Provenance: Ex Orlando Fl private collector, acquired at Christie's Paris, 12 June 2003, Sale 5057 Africa, Oceanic & Pre Columbian lot 611. 

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