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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0069   CAS 0227-0069; 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 flat base, oval body and missing neck; The neck diameter is approximately as narrow as the base diameter; The upper bowl has a design split into four sections; Two sections show a pair of geometric stair-like patterns; These sections are separated by two sections showing a circle with a series of lines emanating from it; Two lines on the top of the circle and two lines on the bottom extend straight out; The lines on the sides form sideways "U" shapes closing on the circle and with a dash in the middle; Red with much surface damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 5.3, Max Diam = 8.5