Ceramic Special Forms 

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Imported restricted since 1991 from the Petén region of Guatemala and since 1997 from all of Guatemala.

Section I.B of Designated List in force since 2012.

Pre-Columbian Archaeological Material (Dating From Approximately 2000 B.C. to A.D. 1524)

I. Ceramic/Terracotta/Fired Clay:
A wide variety of decorative techniques are used on all shapes: fluting, gouged or incised lines and designs, modeled carving, and painted polychrome or bichrome designs of human or animal figures, mythological scenes or geometric motifs. Small pieces of clay modeled into knobs, curls, faces, etc., are often applied to the vessels. Bowls and dishes may have lids or tripod feet.

B. Special Forms.
1. Drums—polychrome painted and plain (35–75 cm ht).
2. Figurines—human and animal form (6–15 cm ht).
3. Whistles—human and animal form (5–10 cm ht).
4. Rattles—human and animal form (5–7 cm ht).
5. Miniature vessels—(5–10 cm ht).
6. Stamps and seals—engraved geometric design, various sizes/shapes.
7. Effigy vessels—in human or animal form (16–30 cm ht).
8. Incense burners—elaborate painted, applied and modeled decoration in form of human figures (25–50 cm ht).

Example shown: Animal figure vessel, Kaminaljuyú, Guatemala, Early Classic Period, 19.8 x 14.5 cms.

For import restrictions in force from 1991, see History of Import Restrictions below.