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Incense burner, pottery. Three sets of three prongs each projecting from lip of
Incense burner, pottery. Three sets of three prongs each projecting from lip of
Object Number 976-57-20/24974
Display Title Incense burner, pottery. Three sets of three prongs each projecting from lip of
Descriptions
Object Description Incense burner, pottery. three sets of three prongs each projecting from lip of cup. rim is wavy. rust and tan slips. base: 9.5 cm. dia., cup: 14.5 cm. dia., 21.5 cm. h.
Inventory Description Incense burner, red burnished, 3 prong points at rim, buff geom. design on int.
Classification
  • Incense burner
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972
Culture
  • Highland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas / <County> / <City> / Chamula
Additional Geographic Terms Hamlet: Becetik
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 25.5 x 17.5 cm (10 1/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-57-20/57974; 11; 6; Becihtik, $3.00, 14/II/72

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