
Containers and Vessels
Ceramic | Terracotta | Fired Clay
El Salvador
SecretarÃa de Cultura de la Presidencia
Import restricted since 1995.
Section 3l of Designated List in force since 1995.
Guazapa Scraped Slip Vessels
Jars with a brown body, over which was applied a cream colored slip that was finger dragged (like finger painting) while it was still wet, creating curving or wavy designs. A reddish-orange wash was sometimes applied over the scraped slip. Early and Late Classic periods.
Example shown: Maya Guazapa animal effigy jar, Early to Late Classic period.
For import restrictions in force from 1987, see History of Import Restrictions below.