Vessel, Hero Twins

1995.05.0007

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Artifact Identification Vessel, Hero Twins   (1995.05.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Holiday Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Classic, Pre-Columbian, 500 – 800 CE
Culture Pre-Colombian, Maya

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 12.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 11.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 10.5 cm
Weight 493 g
Measuring Remarks Third measurement is diameter of base.
Materials Ceramic, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing, Incising, Painting
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (7.5 Y R 6/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Purchased from Harlan J. Berk. Mayan cylinder vase. 500-800 A.D.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Yuen Tze and Sara de Mundo Lo
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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