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Cast of part of Altar T, 1/2 crocodile, top, left
Cast of part of Altar T, 1/2 crocodile, top, left
Object Number 33-16-20/291.2
Display Title Cast of part of Altar T, 1/2 crocodile, top, left
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of part of Altar T, 1/2 crocodile, top, left
Inventory Description Cast, moulded medium relief
Cast Name CPN_Alt_T_top_left
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Paper mould
  • Section of monument
  • Finished
  • Good
  • Storage (flat)
  • Preservation vs original
  • Cast preserves more
  • Exhibition (vertical)
  • Uneven due to original stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Top; half crocodile
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 135 x 97 x 10 cm (53 1/8 x 38 3/16 x 3 15/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 40595.77 g (40.596 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-16-20/291 / 48 / 12 / 42t / T

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