Pre-Columbian Maya Pottery Figure the revered Old Fire God

the revered Old Fire God

approximately 10 BC–100 AD

and age-related weathering throughout

Their refined forms reflect the remarkable advances in Roman glassmaking following the invention of glassblowing in the 1st century BCE

and an elaborate segmented coiffure or headdress

Pre-Columbian Maya Pottery Figure the revered Old Fire GodAuthentic Pre Columbian Maya pottery figure from the Classic Period (c. 600900 AD), originating from Guatemala. This impressive hand modeled terracotta sculpture stands 8 1 4 inches (21 cm) tall and depicts a richly adorned individual, likely a noble or ceremonial participant, wearing elaborate jewelry, a detailed headdress, and a beaded necklace. The figures forward facing pose with hands resting on the chest reflects typical Maya iconography