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Rim sherd with handle incised to resemble rope - from pottery bowl
Rim sherd with handle incised to resemble rope - from pottery bowl
Object Number 39-59-20/7844
Display Title Rim sherd with handle incised to resemble rope - from pottery bowl
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic earthenware rim sherd with decorative handle incised to resemble twisted cordage
Classification
  • Rim
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Cortes / <County> / <City> / Travesia
Intrasite Cache mound
Materials Earthenware
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 × 5.8 × 0.8 cm (2 1/16 × 2 5/16 × 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-59-20/7844; 39-121

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