Mayan Bichrome Tripod Bowl (Usulatan Ware). Quiche Area, Guatemala. C. 200 - 950 CE/ Mayan. Intact with small rim chip. Light orange and dark Mayan bowl is lightly impressed with a subtle geometric design on the outside. Authenticated and attributed by museum curator Leutze Coll. 8” x 8” x 4”. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection.
Hank Johnson was a geologist, and passionate collector of historical and ancient artifacts. Starting with relics and bottles from ghost towns, he later focused on Anasazi pottery and Pre-Columbian. He worked with the Denver Art Museum to verify authenticity, building a respected reputation in the collecting community. View the entire Hank Johnson Collection under Special Collections “Johnson.”
PERIOD: Prehistoric
ORIGIN: Guatamala, Central America