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Plaster mould of incised interior of maya dish - dish may have been mould for im
Plaster mould of incised interior of maya dish - dish may have been mould for im
Object Number 37-91-20/5095
Display Title Plaster mould of incised interior of maya dish - dish may have been mould for im
Descriptions
Object Description Plaster mould of incised interior of maya dish - dish may have been mould for imprinting a soft substance as copal gum, when making it into cakes for offerings
Inventory Description Cast, plaster mold of ceramic vessel, geometric design
Classification
  • Cast
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 17 x 5.1 cm (7 1/16 x 6 11/16 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-91-20/5095

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