A Mayan Classic Period large vessel. Honduras ca. 250-900 AD.The very rare vessel decorated with six

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A Mayan Classic Period large vessel. Honduras ca. 250-900 AD.The very rare vessel decorated with six pairs of mythical figures and glyphs. The figures represent the Hero Twins HunahpÃº and XbalanquÃ©. Provenance: Ex London private collection, prior Ex Christieâ€™s, London 1991. Condition: Broken in ancient times, and reattached using the original pieces. The Hero Twins are two of the most famous characters from Maya mythology. Their story is told in one of the few surviving Maya texts called the Popol Vuh, the creation of the world of the ancient Maya people. 20cm tall. Broken in ancient times and reattached using the original pieces.

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Apr 03, 2024 10:30 AM BST

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