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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0097   CAS 0227-0097; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Bowl with slightly raised ring approximately midway between base and rim; Lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Base has a small, raised, rim-like pedestal at center; Ring approximately midway between base and rim; Lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Base has a small, raised, rim-like pedestal at center; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 17.1