Mayan Polychrome Cylindrical Vessel 550-950 AD, 19,7cm height with TL-Analysis DESCRIPTION: A cylindrical terracotta vessel entirely decorated with geometric motifs, all polychromed in red and black. The upper part of the vessel has a horizontal band with glyphs. Mayan ceramics include a variety of typologies, both for use and ritual, pieces later decorated with reliefs and incised motifs, monochrome engobes or with figurative polychrome motifs. The pieces were always modeled as this culture did not know how to use a potter's wheel. The colors used were always engobes, with a clay base, and the vessels were fired at a low temperature of around 800 °C. Unlike monuments, which were intended to be visible to all, Maya ceramics enjoyed great freedom as they were intended for private use, be it for everyday purposes or for funerary purposes. Hence the variety of decorative styles and typologies, including vessels for storing essences and medicines, tableware, censers and even movable statuettes. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Mario Villa (1953 - 2021). Mario Villa is known as a collector, artist, designer and furniture maker in New Orleans, United States of America. Remarks: - The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and TL-Analysis - The piece includes a Spanish export license (European Union passport).