The ceramic sequence of the Holmul region, Guatemala

Callaghan, Michael G. (author.). Neivens de Estrada, Nina, (author.).

Summary: "Through type-variety-mode classification, the manuscript details and illustrates the ceramic sequence for prehistoric Maya sites in the Holmul region, Guatemala. The ceramic sequence spans approximately 1,600 years and encompasses nine ceramic complexes and one sub-complex." It is formatted as a catalog of the types, with illustrations, in a chronological framework. With the addition of a concluding chapter, the authors will intend to show how the sequence should be used in future research in the Holmul region and beyond in Mayan archaeology--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780816531943
ISBN: 0816531943
ISBN: 9780816534661
ISBN: 0816534667
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
remote
Computer data.
Publisher: Tucson : University of Arizona Press, 2016.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:august.24 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Acknowledgments ; 1. Introduction / Michael G. Callaghan ; The Holmul Region ; History of Research ; Epigraphic History ; Typological Method and Sample ; Revisions to Type: Variety-Mode Classification ; The Ceramic Complexes ; Type: Variety-Mode Presentation. -- 2. K'awil Complex / Nina Neivens de Estrada K'an Slipped Ware ; La Lila Burnished Ware ; Río Holmul Slipped Ware ; Belize Valley Dull Ware ; Unspecified Wares ; Type Descriptions ; -- 3. Yax Te Complex / Michael G. Callaghan ; Uaxactun Unslipped Ware ; Flores Waxy Ware.5058 Mars Orange Paste Ware Unspecified Ware ; Type Descriptions ; -- 4. Itzamkanak Complex / Michael G. Callaghan ; Uaxactun Unslipped Ware ; Paso Caballo Waxy Ware ; Type Descriptions ; -- 5. Wayab Subcomplex / Michael G. Callaghan ; Paso Caballo Waxy Ware ; Petén Gloss Ware ; Type Descriptions. -- 6. K'ak Complex / Michael G. Callaghan Uaxactun Unslipped Ware ; Petén Gloss Ware ; Unspecified Ware ; Type Descriptions ; -- 7. Chak Complex / Michael G. Callaghan ; Uaxactun Unslipped Ware ; Petén Gloss Ware ; Fine Orange Paste Ware ; Unspecified Wares ; Type Descriptions. -- 8. Summary / Michael G. Callaghan The K'awil Complex ; The Yax Te Complex ; The Itzamkanak Complex; The Wayab Subcomplex ; The K'ak Complex ; The Chak Complex ; Directions for Future Study.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by JSTOR.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.