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Cast of part of Stela J, Quirigua; east, back ISIG
Cast of part of Stela J, Quirigua; east, back ISIG
Object Number 01-40-20/C7480.7
Display Title Cast of part of Stela J, Quirigua; east, back ISIG
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of part of stela J; back ISIG
Inventory Description Cast, plaster, angled top, feathers, glyphs, writing on surface in red, incised
Cast Name QRG_St_J_East_Back_ISIG
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Uneven due to original stone
  • Paper mould
  • Intentional mechanical cut
  • Not compared
  • Fair
  • Section of monument
  • Storage (flat)
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Izabal / <County> / <City> / Quirigua
Intrasite Stela J
Materials Plaster, Pigment, Wood, Jute
Dimensions Overall: 169 x 112 x 12 cm (66 9/16 x 44 1/8 x 4 3/4 in.) Overall, Weight: 67584.03 g (67.584 kg)
Quantity 1

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