EL MIRADOR, PETEN, GUATEMALA CERAMIC TYPES

For examples of the El Mirador ceramic types, including sherds and whole or partial vessels, select the ceramic complex below, and follow the instructions. All page numbers listed on subsequent screens refer to The Ceramics of El Mirador, Petén, Guatemala Papers of the New World Archaeological Foundation, No. 63 (1989) by Donald W. Forsyth. All form numbers refer to the "Forms" section under the corresponding type description of the same publication. To order copies of this publication contact the BYU Bookstore under "BYU Publications - NWAF", which is now distributing the "Papers of the New World Archaeological Foundation".

A copy of the El Mirador type counts (by excavation operation) can be obtained for copying and mailing costs from the Department of Anthropology at Brigham Young University. For information, contact the Anthropology department secretary at (801) 422-3058 [fax= (801) 422-0021] or send an E-mail. The type counts list consists of 170 8.5" X 11" pages listing sherd counts by type (or category) for each exacavation unit. Click here to see a sample page of the type counts.

Only a single image from the Monos Ceramic Complex (Middle Preclassic) is currently available.

For images of the El Mirador whole or partial vessels