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Cast of part of Altar Q, south half of glyphs on top
Cast of part of Altar Q, south half of glyphs on top
Object Number 33-16-20/289.3
Display Title Cast of part of Altar Q, south half of glyphs on top
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of parts of Altar Q, south half of glyphs on top, right side of text
Inventory Description Cast, three glyph columns, border on three sides, rectangular
Cast Name CPN_Alt_Q_Top_right
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Storage (flat)
  • Uneven due to original stone
  • Paper mould
  • Good
  • Cast preserves more
  • Section of monument
  • Finished
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Top, south; second half glyphs
Materials Plaster, Jute
Dimensions Overall: 148 x 74 x 5 cm (58 1/4 x 29 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 45585.19 g (45.585 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object Altar Q / Top / 20 / 177 /33-16-20/289.3

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