Classic Mayan poison bottle. Disc shaped pottery bottle with seated chief wearing an elaborate headdress, feathered staff and ceremonial objects in front and behind chief. matte cream glazed ground, highlighted in red-brown. Minor stable hairline at base, otherwise intact. Deposits on surface. Provenance:Ex. private Fl.collection. Size: 3 -1/2"H. Period: ca. 600 A.D.
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