Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0159 | |
| Category | Pottery; Vessels | |
| Object Name | Bowl | |
| 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 | Bowl with rounded base and low relief carving design; Design consists of a vertical panel with three glyphs and a horizontal panel with a human head in front of a elaborate design; The head is in profile, eye closed, wearing earspool and headdress; Design is repeated twice with only slight variation; Beige with traces of red pigment and some pieces completely fire-blackened. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.0, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 15.2, Max Diam = 16.2 | |