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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0010   CAS 0227-0010; Incensario
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario
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
Description Incensario with flaring rim and base, narrower center; Rim and base have defined lips; Seam shows union of base and bowl; The base has a high, hollow center, as does the bowl; Inside of bowl is fire-damaged, possibly from the burning of incense therein; Unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.9, Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 24.3