Authentic Ancient Mesoamerican Burnished Storage Vessel – Classic Period (c. 600–900 CE)

This refined ancient Mesoamerican storage vessel is an authentic, museum-grade artifact dating to the Classic Period (circa 600–900 CE). Expertly hand-formed more than 1,200 years ago, the pot features the smooth, burnished surface and elegant silhouette characteristic of high-quality utilitarian and ceremonial ceramics from ancient Central America. Its gently flared rim, rounded body, and balanced proportions showcase the technical mastery of its original maker.

The vessel’s surface reveals a rich, naturally developed patina, acquired from centuries of burial and gradual mineral absorption. Subtle tonal variations—ranging from deep earthen browns to soft charcoal greys—reflect the firing environment and clay composition typical of Classic-Period production. Age-consistent marks, minor surface abrasions, and stabilized stress lines provide further evidence of authenticity and archaeological origin.

Though undecorated, the vessel’s purity of form and striking simplicity speak to a sophisticated aesthetic tradition in which shape, proportion, and finish carried symbolic and functional importance. Such vessels were often used for storing water, food, pigments, or ritual materials, making them silent witnesses to daily life and ceremonial activity in ancient Mesoamerican society.

Authentic burnished vessels of this size and condition are increasingly rare outside institutional collections. With its intact profile, stable structure, and beautifully preserved finish, this piece stands as an exceptional example of Classic-Period craftsmanship—a meaningful, elegantly understated artifact for collectors, designers, and cultural enthusiasts.

A rare opportunity to own a genuine, timeless survival of ancient Mesoamerican history.

VALUE: $1,900 Dollars