Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0069 | |
| Category | Pottery; Vessels | |
| Object Name | Jar | |
| Culture | Maya | |
| Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
| Country | Guatemala | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
| Materials | Clay; Pigment | |
| Description | Jar with flat base, oval body and missing neck; The neck diameter is approximately as narrow as the base diameter; The upper bowl has a design split into four sections; Two sections show a pair of geometric stair-like patterns; These sections are separated by two sections showing a circle with a series of lines emanating from it; Two lines on the top of the circle and two lines on the bottom extend straight out; The lines on the sides form sideways "U" shapes closing on the circle and with a dash in the middle; Red with much surface damage. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.0, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 5.3, Max Diam = 8.5 | |