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Object Number 93-27-20/C870
Display Title Fragment of grotesque face
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, architectural element, cut section of stone with linear and curvilinear designs carved in relief
Classification
  • Architectural Element
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Hieroglyphic Stairway, Mound 26.
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 33 × 47.5 × 24 cm (13 × 18 11/16 × 9 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/870; MOUND / 26 / Hiero.- / Sty; C1; 93-27-20/C870

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