Illustrations of Object Categories Subject to U.S. Import Restriction

The Image Database illustrates many, but not all, of the categories of objects that are covered by the import restrictions. The sequence of Salvadoran materials outlined below follows the organization of the Designated List*, published on March 10, 1995, which is the authoritative description of these materials. 

The image database may be browsed by clicking on highlighted categories, below. There may be several pages of thumbnail images for each designated list heading, so please use the arrows at the bottom of each page to navigate through the set of images. 

Click on any thumbnail image for a full object record and larger image.

Designated List Headings
I. Ceramic Figurines
II. Other Small Ceramic Artifacts 
III. Ceramic Vessels
IV. Ceramic Drums
V. Incense Burners
VI. Mushroom Effigies
VII. Stone Sculpture
VIII. Small Stone Artifacts
IX. Metal Artifacts

Acknowledgments

The images in the database were generously provided for this use only by the Banco Agricola Comercial of El Salvador.  The source of individual images is noted in each artifact record. 

Copyright Statement 

The U.S. Department of State provides these illustrations of archaeological artifacts from El Salvador to facilitate enforcement of and adherence to the import restrictions.  Images in this database are protected by U.S. and international copyright law. Information on copyright owners and restrictions for individual images are noted in the Copyright field that accompanies each image. Transmission or reproduction of images in this site beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners: 

Banco Agricola de El Salvador
Paseo General Escalon, No. 3635
San Salvador, El Salvador