This terracotta sculpture depicts a seated Maya lord from Mexico, dating between 600 and 900 AD during the Classic Period.

The figure is richly adorned with elaborate jewelry, a detailed headdress, and finely modeled garments, reflecting the high social rank and ceremonial role of Maya rulers.

The seated posture conveys authority and dignity, while the intricate craftsmanship demonstrates the Maya’s advanced artistic and technical skills in ceramic sculpture.

Such figures were often placed in tombs or temples to honor elite individuals and to symbolize their connection with divine or ancestral powers, embodying the splendor and sophistication of Classic Maya civilization.