BEAUTIFUL PRE-COLUMBIAN MAYA "WHITE" VASE...VERY RARE!!

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

WONDERFUL MAYA PLATE... VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR MORE GREAT MAYA RELICS! Don´t miss this opportunity... ... A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON THE MAYA CIVILIZATION The Maya are probably the best-known of the classical civilizations of Mesoamerica. Originating in the Yucatán around 2600 B.C., they rose to prominence around A.D. 250 in present-day southern Mexico, Guatemala, northern Belize and western Honduras. Building on the inherited inventions and ideas of earlier civilizations such as the Olmec, the Maya developed astronomy, calendrical systems and hieroglyphic writing. The Maya were noted as well for elaborate and highly decorated ceremonial architecture, including temple-pyramids, palaces and observatories, all built without metal tools. They were also skilled farmers, clearing large sections of tropical rain forest and, w groundwater was scarce, building sizeable underground reservoirs for the storage of rainwater. The Maya were equally skilled as weavers and potters, and cleared routes through jungles and swamps to foster extensive trade networks with distant peoples. Around 300 B.C., the Maya adopted a hierarchical system of government with rule by nobles and kings. This civilization developed into highly structured kingdoms during the Classic period, A.D. 200-900. Their society consisted of many independent states, each with a rural farming community and large urban sites built around ceremonial centres. It started to decline around A.D. 900 when - for reasons which are still largely a mystery - the southern Maya abandoned their cities. When the northern Maya were integrated into the Toltec society by A.D. 1200, the Maya dynasty finally came to a close, although some peripheral centres continued to thrive until the Spanish Conquest in the early sixteenth century. Maya history can be characterized as cycles of rise and fall: city-states rose in prominence and fell into decline, only to be replaced by others. It could also be described as one of continuity and change, guided by a religion that remains the foundation of their culture. For those who follow the ancient Maya traditions, the belief in the influence of the cosmos on human lives and the necessity of paying homage to the gods through rituals continues to find expression in a modern hybrid Christian-Maya faith. Up for bid is this wonderful ceramic monochrome vase found near the maya pyramids in eastern el salvador. It measures approximately 6 1/2 inches across the top, 9 inches tall, and 4 inches accross the base. This is a very large and thin vase. You would be amazed at how thin this piece is. It is very fragile. Notice the beautifully carved glyphs all around the side. This vase was found broken in various pieces and was glued back together. However, it is still a great piece to add to your collection. Take this opportunity to own this wonderful archeological piece! Beautiful vase, very rare. Wonderful piece at a great price. VERY WELL PRESERVED...These pieces are priceless! I will personally give you a 100% SATISFACTION GUARATEED on this and any of my items. If for some unfortunate reason your item arrives broken I will gladly replace it at no cost exept for shipping. I ENCOURAGE POTENTIAL BUYERS TO CHECK MY BUYERS´ FEEDBACK AND READ ABOUT MY PAST SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. HONESTY IS THE BEST WAY TO DO BUSINESS ON EBAY . WORD OF ADVISE : Be a smart shopper and make sure you know what you are buying. If you need additional pictures just contact me and I will gladly provide you with more pictures. I try to do my best on the pictures so that you are not mislead in anyway. Do not leave negative or neutral feedback without contacting me first. I am a reasonable person, if you are not satisfied with your purchase I will go through great lengths to make sure you are satisfied. MY GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE. Thanks for looking and good luck! Payment & Shipping Payment Options For this item I will take PAYPAL ONLY. Business is done ... read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.