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Incensario with four modelled representations of cacao pods
Incensario with four modelled representations of cacao pods
Object Number 95-42-20/C597
Display Title Incensario with four modelled representations of cacao pods
Descriptions
Object Description Incensario with lid (lid is numbered C598). Incensario is cylindrical, with flared rim; there are four modelled representations of cacao pods attached to the pot below the rim.
Inventory Description Complete ceramic jar, plain with four sculpted nodes, cylindrical
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Date ca. AD 700
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Cross-shaped Vault under Stela M; Near centre of vault.
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 23.2 cm (7 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 95-42-20/C597
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition: G. B. Gordon, Director, 1895
Provenance
Collector Peabody Museum Expedition (1894-1895)
Expedition Dr. George Byron Gordon (1894-1895)

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