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Cast of part of Altar Q, Copan; west, front
Object Number 93-27-20/C580
Display Title Cast of part of Altar Q, Copan; west, front
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cast, square, top, glyphs, sides, relief portraits, sixteen rulers sit on glyphs
Cast Name CPN_Alt_Q_west_front
Classification
  • Cast
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Grand Plaza; Western Court of Main Structure near base of steps W. side Pyramid
Materials Plaster Plaster-of-paris Wood Burlap
Dimensions Overall: 113 x 147 x 145 cm (44 1/2 x 57 7/8 x 57 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition, G. B. Gordon and J. G. Owens, Directors, 1893

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