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Cast of a whistle plaque with complex scene including two chievs confering in a
Cast of a whistle plaque with complex scene including two chievs confering in a
Object Number 969-2-20/23865
Display Title Cast of a whistle plaque with complex scene including two chievs confering in a
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of a whistle plaque with complex scene including two chievs confering in a building (cf. Seibal St. 3) and what appears to be a band of musicians marching past below (cf. Bonampak Fresco). Two small figures cling to sides of the building. 17.5 cm. long x 15 cm. wide
Inventory Description Cast, plaque fragment, in relief
Classification
  • Cast
Department Archaeological
Date 8th century
Culture
  • Maya
  • Late Classic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Belize / Toledo / <County> / <City> / Lubaantun
Materials Cast
Dimensions Overall: 8.2 x 10.2 x 2 cm (3 1/4 x 4 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 969-2-20/23865/ 7

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