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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0035   CAS 0227-0035; Jar
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 ovaloid bowl and narrower, short, lipped neck; Low relief carving designs on neck and upper half of bowl; The designs are horizontal and include rings, loops and long, slightly curling geometric patterns; Brown with traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 4.1, Max Diam = 8.0