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Cast of part of Altar Q, north half of glyphs on top
Cast of part of Altar Q, north half of glyphs on top
Object Number 33-16-20/289.2
Display Title Cast of part of Altar Q, north half of glyphs on top
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of part of Altar Q, north half of glyphs on top
Inventory Description Cast, eighteen glyphs
Cast Name CPN_Alt_Q_Top_left
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Cast preserves more
  • Finished
  • Storage (flat)
  • Section of monument
  • Paper mould
  • Uneven due to prior damage
  • Good
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Top, north; half glyphs
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 150 x 79 x 6 cm (59 1/16 x 31 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 47853.11 g (47.853 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object Altar Q/Top/N.End/178/33-16-20/289/20

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