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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0159   CAS 0227-0159; 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 rounded base and low relief carving design; Design consists of a vertical panel with three glyphs and a horizontal panel with a human head in front of a elaborate design; The head is in profile, eye closed, wearing earspool and headdress; Design is repeated twice with only slight variation; Beige with traces of red pigment and some pieces completely fire-blackened.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 15.2, Max Diam = 16.2