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Cast of Altar G2
Object Number 95-42-20/C2617
Display Title Cast of Altar G2
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of Altar G.2.
Inventory Description Cast, fractured, high and low relief, glyphs surrounded by decorative design
Cast Name CPN_Alt_G2_(shellac)
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Storage (flat)
  • Fair
  • Section of monument
  • Finished
  • Uneven due to prior damage
  • Paper mould
  • Not compared
Department Archaeological
Date 1895
Artist Gorgonio Lopez
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Great Plaza
Materials Plaster, Pigment, Jute
Dimensions Overall: 105 x 126 x 10 cm (41 5/16 x 49 5/8 x 3 15/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 33111.63 g (33.112 kg)
Quantity 3
Label on object G.2.

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