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Gold plate with designs of men with weapons
Gold plate with designs of men with weapons
Object Number 2004.24.19584
Display Title Gold plate with designs of men with weapons
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Studio
  • Household
Subject
  • Warfare
  • Weapon
  • Plate
  • Design
  • Man
  • Gold
Department Photographic
Date 1948
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Lowland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Cenote
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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