{"product_id":"pre-columbian-maya-polychrome-rattle-vase","title":"Pre-Columbian Maya Polychrome Rattle Vase","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"294\"\u003ePre-Columbian Maya Polychrome Rattle Vase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eGuatemala, Late Classic Period (ca. 600–900 AD)\u003cbr data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eHeight: 7 1\/4 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eA rare and evocative Maya pottery rattle vase featuring a sculptural feline head in high relief emerging from the cylindrical body. The vessel stands on a flared pedestal base and is finished in deep earthen tones with surviving red pigment throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eThe feline head — likely representing a jaguar, an animal of immense symbolic power in Maya cosmology — displays almond-shaped eyes, a pronounced muzzle, and carefully modeled facial contours. Traces of red and cream slip remain across the surface, with strong mineral deposits and authentic age patination consistent with excavated examples from the Guatemalan Highlands region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eThe body is painted with flowing red motifs that may reference stylized serpentine or abstract ceremonial imagery. When gently handled, the vessel retains its rattle function — an important ritual element associated with sound in ceremonial contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eEx-Ivan Naser Collection, Miami, Florida\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eAcquired from a Private Florida Estate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eA compelling example combining sculptural artistry and ritual function. Pieces of this caliber, with strong surface, intact sculptural head, and established Florida collection history, are increasingly difficult to source in today’s market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756329005353,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/PhotoFeb202026_94435AM_3.jpg?v=1772059638","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/products\/pre-columbian-maya-polychrome-rattle-vase","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}