Year: 2009
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Residue analysis yielded trace blood residues on inside surfaces of four vessels of the Ventaron ceramic type from the Maya site of Copán, Honduras.Microscopy, biochemical detection of the heme subunit of hemoglobin/myoglobin and an immunological test all confirm the presence of blood.This identification supports the hypothesis that the Ventaron vessel type was used for blood ritual purposes during the Classic period.
Source: ANU Press eBooks
Authors: Carney Matheson, Jay Hall, Rene Viel
Institutions: Lakehead University, The University of Queensland
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4233863022