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Object Number 95-42-20/C716
Display Title Maize God torso
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture of torso with bent arms, proper right palm with curved fingers faces forward, ornament on chest hangs from a necklace, portion of tenon on back, loss of proper left hand and of index finger from right hand
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Debris of Temple 22
Materials Stone
Dimensions Weight: 87 lb. (39.463 kg) Overall: 36.5 x 49 x 34 cm (14 3/8 x 19 5/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/716
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition: G.B. Gordon, 1895

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