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El Salvador - Maya Tiquisate Cylinder Vase
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Maya Tiquisate Cylinder Vase
Type of Object: Vessel
Materials: Ceramic
Measurements: 10 to 40 cm. in height.
Date or Period: Late Classic
Maker: Maya
Designated List Section: 3H Tiquisate Vessels
Date of Import Restriction: 03/10/1995
Photograph: Federico Trujillo
Copyright: Banco Agricola Comercial de El Salvador
 
Description of Designated List Category Subject to Import Restrictions:
Tiqusate Vessels are entirely orange (ranging from light cream-orange to deep orange in color). Their surface is very hard and may "ring" when tapped. Vessel forms include hemispherical bowls and cylindrical vases. Decoration may take the form of rows of bosses, incised geometric designs, or stamped scenes of humans, animal heads, twisted bands, or other designs.
Keywords:
ceramic, cylinder vase, pottery,

 


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