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Cast of part of Structure 21A; Hieroglyphic Bench; end section (brown)
Cast of part of Structure 21A; Hieroglyphic Bench; end section (brown)
Object Number 92-49-20/C13
Display Title Cast of part of Structure 21A; Hieroglyphic Bench; end section (brown)
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of Hieroglyphic Step in Temple 21a.
Inventory Description Cast, rectangular, glyphs
Cast Name CPN_Str_21A_bench_[brown]
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Storage (flat)
  • Paper mould
  • Cast preserves more
  • Section of monument
  • Finished
  • Good
Department Archaeological
Date 1892
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Between Mound 21 and 22 Main Structure
Materials Plaster, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 147 x 20 x 5 cm (57 7/8 x 7 7/8 x 1 15/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 41729.73 g (41.73 kg)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition
Collector Marshall H. Saville (1891-1892)
Collector John G. Owens (1891-1892)

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