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Object Number
01-40-20/C7484
Display Title
Cast of Altar, Zoomorph B, Quirigua
Descriptions
Object Description
Cast, altar B
Inventory Description
Cast of sculpture of zoomorph, oblong shape, hollow with wooden supports, designs in relief include - human face, anthropomorphs, and stylized designs
Cast Name
QRG_Alt_B
Classification
- Cast
Department
Archaeological
Date
20th century
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Guatemala
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Izabal
/
<County>
/
<City>
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Quirigua
Intrasite
Altar B
Materials
Plaster on Wooden support , Pigment?
Dimensions
Overall: 167.5 x 308.5 x 411.5 cm (65 15/16 x 121 7/16 x 162 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
01-40-10/C7484
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
(1901 - 1901)
Expedition
Dr. George Byron Gordon
(1901 - 1901)
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