This 3D-printed Museum Replica meticulously recreates the Vessel with Ballplayer, a Chocholá-style Maya ceramic artifact from Yucatán, Mexico, dated 600–1000 CE. The original earthenware vessel, housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art, features a carved relief of a diving ballplayer in the Mesoamerican ballgame, a ritual central to Maya cosmology. This replica captures the intricate details of the cylindrical form, including the ballplayer’s dynamic pose, protective belt, and the stepped ballcourt, preserving the cultural and artistic significance of the Late Classic Maya period.
Materials Available for the Vessel With Ballplayer:
– Black Nylon: Treated with a Color Touch finish, this material offers durability, scratch resistance, and a consistent, high-quality black surface suitable for external exposure.
– White Nylon: Polished for a smooth tactile finish, this cost-effective option provides a clean, white appearance with a refined texture.
– Bronze: Crafted via metal casting, this material delivers a robust, elegant finish with a warm, metallic sheen.
– Brass: Produced through metal casting, brass offers a sophisticated, golden-toned surface with a polished, luxurious look.
– Gold-Plated Brass: Combining brass with a gold plating, this option exudes opulence, enhancing the artifact’s elite aesthetic.
– White Rhodium-Plated Brass: Plated with white rhodium, this material offers a sleek, silver-like appearance with a durable, lustrous surface.
Dimensions: The replica maintains the original vessel’s proportions (18 cm height, 18.1 cm maximum diameter, 15.6 cm base diameter) where feasible. For materials with production size constraints, the replica is scaled down proportionally to ensure compatibility with the manufacturing process while preserving all details.
Replica Measurements (Nylon): 9 cm (3.54 in)
Replica Measurements (Metals): 4 cm (1.57 in)
More about the materials: https://www.sculpteo.com/en/materials/
Production Note: Objects exceeding the size limitations of the selected material’s production process are crafted at a reduced scale compared to the original artifact.
