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| Type of Object: | Vessel | |
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| Materials: | Ceramic | |
| Measurements: | Approx. 3-12 cm. in height. | |
| Date or Period: | Early Classic | |
| Maker: | Chorti/Maya | |
| Designated List Section: | I A 1 Ceramic Ceremonial Vessels - Cylinders | |
| Date of Import Restrictions: | 03/16/2004 | |
| Copyright: | Instituto Hondureño de Antropología e Historia | |
| Keywords: | ceremonial vessel, Pre-Columbian Ceramic, | |
| Description of Designated List Category Subject to Import Restrictions | ||
| Characterized by vessels with incised and/or carved and sculpted motifs on burnished surfaces. Exterior designs include fluting, glyphic bands, figures, and geometric motifs. In some cases a white or red pigment is found in the incised areas. Forms include cylinders, bowls and pitchers (rare). Vessels may have pedestal supports. See Viel 1993. | ||
