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This large and exceptional polychrome-decorated pottery plate stands on integral tripod rattle legs, each hollow support containing small clay pellets that produce sound when the vessel is lifted or shaken. The broad interior is painted in black and red on an orange slip, depicting a seated dignitary richly adorned with jewelry and an elaborate headdress, rendered in bold, flowing linear brushstrokes. His posture, regalia, and central placement identify him as a figure of high authority, such as a ruler or governor, embodying status and ceremony in Classic Maya courtly culture.
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Widely regarded as one of the leading antiquities dealers in the United States, Sands of Time distinguishes itself through exceptional scholarship, ethical collecting standards, and museum-level documentation. The gallery’s founder, Sue McGovern-Huffman, is among only about one hundred appraisers worldwide to hold the ISA CAPP designation, the highest credential awarded by the International Society of Appraisers. Her dual expertise as both dealer and certified appraiser ensures that every object is presented with transparent provenance, condition analysis, and full USPAP-compliant valuation support. For collectors, fiduciaries, and institutions seeking rigor, integrity, and curatorial depth, Sands of Time remains one of the most trusted sources internationally for authentic ancient art.
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