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Pre-Columbian Anonymous,
Small Bowl with Incised Glyphs, 1200 - 1500 AD
Earthenware
3 in. x 6 in. x 6 in. (7.62 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm)


Object Type: Ceramic
Technique: Coil-built
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Edward Nagel
Accession Number: 71.1.158


Commentary
Old number: H1315. Similar to 71.1.156 and 71.1.157.

Marks
No marks besides old accession label.

Medium
Coil-built grey bodied earthenware bowl with incised decoration.

Object Description
Small flat bottomed Mayan bowl with incised glyphs. Coil-built with no paint or slip. The glyphs represent smoke, and this was probably used as an incense bowl.

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Medium Bowls, Pre-Columbian & South American

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