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Object Number
2004.24.17094
Display Title
Adela C. Breton. Sculpted stone altar (Atlantean figures) in outer chamber
Descriptions
Object Description
Copy of paintings by Adela Breton of sculptured stone altar (Atlantean figures) in outer chamber or Vestibule, Temple of Tigers. Mexico: Yucatan, Chicen Itza. (Copy of exhibit panel; showing 4 photographs and 3 pieces of artwork).
Subject
- Copy
- Altar
- Painting
- Illustration
- Stone
- Sculpted
Department
Photographic
Date
1943
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Lowland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
/
Yucatan
/
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Chichen Itza
Intrasite
Mound of painted columns
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
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