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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0166   CAS 0227-0166; Bowl, quadruped
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, quadruped
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 Quadruped bowl with round base, vertical sides and a distinct horizontal rim; A raised ring distinguishes the bowl from the base; The legs are round on top where they meet the bowl and have narrow pedestals; Possible traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 18.1