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State Chiapas, México Museo Alberto Ruz Lhuillier: Incense burner stand Late Classic (600-900 AD) 600-900 AD |
Comments: This type of elaborate stands used to support vessels in which incense (usually mix of natural resin copal, rubber and blood) could be burned. Unusual feature of this artifact is a human face rather than the face of a deity. Prominent ear-spools is a prestige status item. |
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