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CAS 0227-1085A-D   CAS 0227-1085A-D; Ceramic fragments (vessel sides and leg) (4)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragments (vessel sides and leg) (4)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Four ceramic fragments with a medium gray slip; Fragments A and D are now black, probably from fire damage; Fragments A, B and D are rim pieces from a bowl, possibly the same bowl; Fragment C appears to be a hollow vessel leg and may or may not be from the same object as the other 3 fragments; Possible fire damage on all pieces.
Dimensions (cm) Height = D=6.6, Width = D=14.2, Thickness = 0.9