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Ceramic jar, squat base, cylindrical neck
Ceramic jar, squat base, cylindrical neck
Object Number 58-34-20/39014
Display Title Ceramic jar, squat base, cylindrical neck
Descriptions
Object Description Near Progreso, from Cole, Carillo y Ancona. #95, found with pisote raccoon plumbate pot in burial (#125). See Seler Die Teotihuacan-Kultur des Hochlandes von Mexico. Called "Heiroglyphic Vase" by Seler. See Fig 229 considerable design shows on text figure. Rim diam = 12.0 cm, Base diam = 7.5 cm, Max diam = 15.8 cm, Neck ht = 11.5 cm, Total ht = 19.5 cm, Ware = Red (weathered), Stuck = 0.7 cm, Prov. (written on base) = Progreso (cf. Los Cabezas Chatas por Carillo y Ancona, Merida, 1886.)
Subject
  • Artifact
  • Jar
  • Ceramic
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan
Additional Geographic Terms Progreso, near

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