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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0040   CAS 0227-0040; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod 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 Tripod bowl narrowing from top to base; A ring of geometric designs covers 3/4 of the outer bowl; Each leg has a vertical slit/hole; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; Red pigment has been applied overall excepting the ring of geometric designs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 20.2