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CYLINDRICAL VESSEL ENGRAVED DESIGN
AD 900-1200
Maya style, Puuc region, Yucatan/Campeche, Mexico
Ceramic
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bowen
(80.41)
The band across the top of the vessel is a form of stylized writing or glyphs. The large carving below is called a Mat, a symbol of royalty.
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