Teotihuacan-style Incense Burners and Pottery
Early Classic (A.D. 250 - 600)

The growth of the central Mexican city of Teotihuacan was an extremely significant development during the early Classic period. There is evidence that Teotihuacan exerted great influence in Guatemala, and some parts of the country may even have been temporarily under its control. This is reflected in numerous objects of material culture inspired by the art of this metropolis. Ceramic forms that illustrate Teotihuacan influence include cylindrical vessels with three supports and large incense burners, whose lids are covered with a multitude of symbolic elements, many centered around a human face. Teotihuacan influence was particularly strong along the Pacific coastal zone and was also felt at Kaminaljuyu, Tikal and other northern lowland sites.

	Incense burner lid Guatemala Southern Coast Early Classic (250 - 600 A.D.) Represents a warrior with a butterfly headdress Height 29 cm; Width 21 cm.
	Tripod vase Guatemala Southern Coast Early Classic (250 - 600 A.D.) This impressed scene represents a figure with raised arms within a space delimitated by stars along the side. Height 16.5 cm; Diameter 15 cm.

Tripod Vase Guatemala Southern Coast Early Classic (250 - 600 A.D.) The symbols stamped onto this vase have been interpreted as text from the Teotihuacan writing system. Height 20.6 cm; Diameter 20.8 cm.