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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0994   CAS 0227-0994; Jar fragment
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar fragment
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Four fragments glued together; Interior wall is smooth, exterior wall is textured with a sponge-like mottling; Most of vessel is missing, but fragments present indicate the complete vessel was large, as the curve to the present fragments is slight; Reddish-brown color with red band painted along rim; Slight fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.8, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 13.7