The Ceramics of Tikal–Vessels from the Burials, Caches and Problematical Deposits

Tikal Report 25A

By (author) T Patrick Culbert

Book cover: The Ceramics of Tikal–Vessels from the Burials, Caches and Problematical Deposits

Extent: 356 pages

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum

Subjects: Archaeology of the Americas, Art & Art History

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(January 1993)

ISBN: 9780924171208

8.46 x 10.98 inches

Price: $65.00

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This monograph contains the illustrations and descriptions of ceramics from special deposits (the burials, caches, and problematical deposits) from the central area of Tikal. These include the best-preserved whole vessels and elaborate polychrome painted and stuccoed cylinders, urns, and tripod vessels with appliqu?d and painted ornament, and figural representations.


This monograph contains the illustrations and descriptions of ceramics from special deposits (the burials, caches, and problematical deposits) from the central area of Tikal. These include the best-preserved whole vessels and elaborate polychrome painted and stuccoed cylinders, urns, and tripod vessels with appliquEd and painted ornament, and figural representations. Glyphs painted on some of these ceramics provide insights into the potentially royal lineage of the individuals. The ceramic sequence includes ten complexes dating between 800 B.C. (Middle Preclassic) and ca. A.D. 1200 (Postclassic).

  • By (author) T Patrick Culbert