Fenton Vase | |
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Material | Polychromed ceramic |
Size | 17.2 cm in diameter |
Writing | Mayan Script |
Created | 600-800 AD |
Discovered | Nebaj, Guatemala |
Present location | British Museum, London |
Registration | AOA 1930-1 |
The Fenton Vase is the name of a famous ancient Maya vase or cup that was excavated from the archeological site of Nebaj in the western Guatemala highlands. It is known for its intricate painting and historical record of the Maya elite. The vase was acquired by the British Museum in 1930, which named it after a donor.[1] Other examples of Maya ceramics include the Princeton Vase.