Ceramic | Terracotta | Fired Clay 

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Import restricted since 1987 for the Cara Sucia region and since 1995 for all of El Salvador.

Section 5d of Designated List in force since 1995.

Las Lajas Spiked Censers
Large hourglass-shaped censer covered by short spikes. Incised or modeled decoration may be found on the everted rims found at top and bottom. An internal shelf may be present to hold the large clay dish that supported the embers. Early Postclassic period (Fowler 1981).

Example shown: Pipil Spiked Incense Burner, Postclassic period.

For import restrictions in force from 1987, see History of Import Restrictions below.