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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0038   CAS 0227-0038; Jar, pedestal, with fragment
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, pedestal, with fragment
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 flaring base, round body and narrowing neck; Body has multiple, evenly-spaced vertical indentations, giving it a pumpkin-like appearance; Neck has incised geometric designs (stylized eyes?); Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.2, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 7.4, Max Diam = 13.3