Site: Copan | Schele Number: 1087 | Description: Profile and rollout drawings of three middle preclassic vessels. top two pots recovered from burial viii-27, group 9n-8. bottom vessel from group 85. top vessel (a) decorated with olmec flame and x-shape design; (b) a meander (double merlon) design; (c) fish. | Current Location: Instituto Hondureno De Antropologia E Historia, Teguciaglapa, Honduras | Artifact: | Chronological Era: Pre Classic - Formative | Notes: Drawing labeled "fig. ii.1, a, b, c." redrawn after barbara fash. | Culture: Maya | Object Size: a= dia 11.5 x h 6 cm | Iconographic Features: Fish; Flame, Fire | Publications: L. Schele and M. Miller, The Blood of Kings: Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art 1986:119, Plates 28, 29, 30 | See Also: Schele Photos for "Copan" | |
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