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Unit Book J7

The Southeastern End of the Plaza (Version 1a)

J7 Synthetic View / Typology / Objects

Other objects from Unit J7

Caitlin Chaves Yates – October 2010

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Clay artifacts

Of a total of 33 clay artifacts, the most common is kiln waste, representing 30% of the total. Figurines make up another 21% and are discussed under figurines. Of the remaining objects 4 are clay wheels and 2 more are clay disks. There are a few sherds and some unidentified objects.

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Clay wheels

A total of 4 clay wheels were found and some are badly damaged.

q38.2 q41.2 q44.1 q51.1

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Clay disks

Two small clay disks were found. Their use is not known although they could be use as clay beads or as small weights.

q66.4 q68.1

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Brick specimens

Several brick specimens were collected from the brickfall layers. These examples include a brick with a curved edge and a brick with incised lines. They were collected to demonstrated the variety of bricks in the brickfall layer.

q59.2 q60.1 q70.4

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