SMALL POISON BOTTLE - MAYA CIVILIZATION, GUATEMALA, C. 500-1000 AD
SMALL POISON BOTTLE - MAYA CIVILIZATION, GUATEMALA, C. 500-1000 AD
Fired clay
Maya civilization, Guatemala, c. 500-1000 AD
A fine example of a molded "poison bottle" with relief and engraved decoration. The sides and back undecorated, with a very short spout.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 5 CM, BASE LENGTH 6,5 CM
Condition: With restorations, small chips to lip and base
Provenance: previously property of Galerie Alt-Amerika, acquired in 2005