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Catalog Number CAS 0227-0002   CAS 0227-0002; Ladle censer with rattle
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle censer with rattle
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 Ladle censer with shallow bowl and tubular handle; Handle is hollow with clay rattle inside and two small, round holes centered near end; One hole is on top, the other underneath; Top of handle has three wide, evenly spaced ridges incised into rim; Beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 21.0, Length = 34.2