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(New pictures coming - mistakenly shown upsidedown)... Mayan, Late Classic period, ca. 500 to 850 AD. Pottery poison bottle, called such as they usually held very toxic cinnabar to be used in decorating objects and people. Cinnabar is oxidized Mercury, can drive one insane and cause death with prolonged exposure. In the form of a native gourd, with small flared rim, cinnabar still evident inside the vessel. Just under 2"H, intact/generally excellent condition, save minor surface wear, as shown. Category:Mayan Material:Pottery Dimensions:2"H Condition:Intact
Antiquities
Ancient Central America & Mexico
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