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Cast of head of seated human figure from Hieroglyphic Stairway
Cast of head of seated human figure from Hieroglyphic Stairway
Object Number 93-27-20/C871.2.1
Display Title Cast of head of seated human figure from Hieroglyphic Stairway
Descriptions
Object Description CAST - Head of seated human figure (18 Rabbit), in 6 pieces. This figure is from the Hierglyphic Stairway, Mound 26, along with other glyph blocks and sculptural elements (92-46-20/C120, 92-46-20/C121, 93-27-20/C856, 93-27-20/C857, 93-27-20/C858, 93-27-20/C859, 93-27-20/C861, 93-27-20/C862, 93-27-20/C865, 93-27-20/C866, 93-27-20/C867, 93-27-20/C868, 93-27-20/C871, 95-42-20/C753).
Inventory Description Cast
Cast Name CPN_HS_Seated_Fig_head
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Good
  • Finished
  • Paper mould
  • Section of monument
  • Storage (flat)
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Hieroglyphic Stairway, Mound 26.
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 54 x 41 x 30 cm (21 1/4 x 16 1/8 x 11 13/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 14287.9 g (14.288 kg)
Quantity 1

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