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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0194   CAS 0227-0194; Incensario fragment
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario fragment
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
Description Incensario fragment; Inner side is uneven; Outer side has a raised horizontal band with an applied design of curving lines in inverted "U" shapes with ends that curl outward; A circle sits atop each inverted "U"; Another raised rectangular portion extends to the lower left of the raised band; This portion is incised horizontally, resembling stylized feathers; Orange-red with black fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Width = 5.1, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 20.3