Polychrome Ceramic Plate with Central Zoomorphic Motif | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

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Ancient Mesoamerican polychrome ritual plate with vivid zoomorphic motif and geometric border, circa 300 BCE–300 CE.
360-degree rotation of Mesoamerican polychrome ritual plate revealing detailed painted motifs and restored joins.
Front view of Mesoamerican polychrome earthenware plate showing central stylized animal design and red-black-cream pigment patterning.
Close-up of zoomorphic center motif on ancient Mesoamerican plate, highlighting fine brushwork and mineral patina.
Left-side oblique angle of ancient Mesoamerican polychrome plate showing curvature and painted rim motifs.
Alternate left-front perspective emphasizing sunburst pattern and pigment mineralization on surface.
Right-front angle of Mesoamerican ritual plate revealing depth and symmetry of painted composition.
Alternate right-front oblique shot highlighting reconstructed sections and natural aging.
Left-rear view highlighting curvature and subtle pigment traces on the reverse.
Alternate left-back oblique showing reconstructed edges and natural mineralization.
Full angled underside view displaying hand-coiled construction and stabilization lines.
Right-rear view of plate underside displaying join seams and surface patina.
Alternate right-back oblique emphasizing contour and earthen firing tone.
  • Ancient Mesoamerican polychrome ritual plate with vivid zoomorphic motif and geometric border, circa 300 BCE–300 CE.
  • 360-degree rotation of Mesoamerican polychrome ritual plate revealing detailed painted motifs and restored joins.
  • Front view of Mesoamerican polychrome earthenware plate showing central stylized animal design and red-black-cream pigment patterning.
  • Close-up of zoomorphic center motif on ancient Mesoamerican plate, highlighting fine brushwork and mineral patina.
  • Left-side oblique angle of ancient Mesoamerican polychrome plate showing curvature and painted rim motifs.
  • Alternate left-front perspective emphasizing sunburst pattern and pigment mineralization on surface.
  • Right-front angle of Mesoamerican ritual plate revealing depth and symmetry of painted composition.
  • Alternate right-front oblique shot highlighting reconstructed sections and natural aging.
  • Left-rear view highlighting curvature and subtle pigment traces on the reverse.
  • Alternate left-back oblique showing reconstructed edges and natural mineralization.
  • Full angled underside view displaying hand-coiled construction and stabilization lines.
  • Right-rear view of plate underside displaying join seams and surface patina.
  • Alternate right-back oblique emphasizing contour and earthen firing tone.
Ancient Mesoamerican polychrome ritual plate with vivid zoomorphic motif and geometric border, circa 300 BCE–300 CE.
360-degree rotation of Mesoamerican polychrome ritual plate revealing detailed painted motifs and restored joins.
Front view of Mesoamerican polychrome earthenware plate showing central stylized animal design and red-black-cream pigment patterning.
Close-up of zoomorphic center motif on ancient Mesoamerican plate, highlighting fine brushwork and mineral patina.
Left-side oblique angle of ancient Mesoamerican polychrome plate showing curvature and painted rim motifs.
Alternate left-front perspective emphasizing sunburst pattern and pigment mineralization on surface.
Right-front angle of Mesoamerican ritual plate revealing depth and symmetry of painted composition.
Alternate right-front oblique shot highlighting reconstructed sections and natural aging.
Left-rear view highlighting curvature and subtle pigment traces on the reverse.
Alternate left-back oblique showing reconstructed edges and natural mineralization.
Full angled underside view displaying hand-coiled construction and stabilization lines.
Right-rear view of plate underside displaying join seams and surface patina.
Alternate right-back oblique emphasizing contour and earthen firing tone.

Polychrome Ceramic Plate with Central Zoomorphic Motif | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Mesoamerica (likely Chupícuaro or early Maya)
Material: Hand-painted earthenware
Period: Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

Description
A large and striking ancient polychrome ceramic plate featuring a vibrant central zoomorphic design framed by geometric and solar-inspired motifs. The plate displays alternating bands of deep red, black, and cream pigments arranged in intricate patterns typical of ceremonial pottery from ancient Mesoamerican cultures. Skillfully hand-coiled, painted, and fired, this piece exemplifies the artistic precision and symbolic richness of early pre-Columbian craftsmanship.

Features

- Hand-coiled and fired earthenware decorated with natural mineral pigments

- Central stylized animal motif surrounded by radiating sun and lattice designs

- Professionally reassembled from original ancient fragments with visible join lines

- Distinct burial patination and pigment mineralization confirming authenticity

- Balanced geometric symmetry reflecting ceremonial and cosmological significance

Cultural Significance
Ceremonial vessels such as this were used in ritual and funerary contexts, symbolizing fertility, cosmic order, and the perpetual cycle of life and renewal. The fusion of solar imagery and zoomorphic iconography illustrates the Mesoamerican reverence for nature, transformation, and divine harmony. Today, such artifacts provide a rare glimpse into the aesthetic and spiritual foundations of early Mesoamerican civilization.

Condition
Professionally stabilized and reassembled from excavated fragments. Surface exhibits age-appropriate wear, pigment fading, and mineral accretions consistent with archaeological preservation.

Dimensions (approximate)
Diameter: 13 in
Height: 2.5 in 

Age
Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

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Descripción

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Mesoamerica (likely Chupícuaro or early Maya)
Material: Hand-painted earthenware
Period: Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

Description
A large and striking ancient polychrome ceramic plate featuring a vibrant central zoomorphic design framed by geometric and solar-inspired motifs. The plate displays alternating bands of deep red, black, and cream pigments arranged in intricate patterns typical of ceremonial pottery from ancient Mesoamerican cultures. Skillfully hand-coiled, painted, and fired, this piece exemplifies the artistic precision and symbolic richness of early pre-Columbian craftsmanship.

Features

- Hand-coiled and fired earthenware decorated with natural mineral pigments

- Central stylized animal motif surrounded by radiating sun and lattice designs

- Professionally reassembled from original ancient fragments with visible join lines

- Distinct burial patination and pigment mineralization confirming authenticity

- Balanced geometric symmetry reflecting ceremonial and cosmological significance

Cultural Significance
Ceremonial vessels such as this were used in ritual and funerary contexts, symbolizing fertility, cosmic order, and the perpetual cycle of life and renewal. The fusion of solar imagery and zoomorphic iconography illustrates the Mesoamerican reverence for nature, transformation, and divine harmony. Today, such artifacts provide a rare glimpse into the aesthetic and spiritual foundations of early Mesoamerican civilization.

Condition
Professionally stabilized and reassembled from excavated fragments. Surface exhibits age-appropriate wear, pigment fading, and mineral accretions consistent with archaeological preservation.

Dimensions (approximate)
Diameter: 13 in
Height: 2.5 in 

Age
Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

Learn More & Explore

See Another Ancient Ceramic Masterpiece: Indus Valley Painted Pottery Dish, Circa 2nd Millennium BCE — An exquisite hand-painted vessel from one of the world’s earliest civilizations, showcasing intricate geometric motifs and ritual craftsmanship.

Read More About Ancient Painted Pottery: Gilcrease Museum – Painted Pottery Traditions of Early Civilizations — Explore how ancient artisans across continents expressed cultural identity and spiritual symbolism through vibrant ceramic forms.

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