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Cast of part of Altar of Stela I
Object Number 2001.1.660.1
Display Title Cast of part of Altar of Stela I
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of part of Altar of Stela I, K-L
Inventory Description Cast, curved, glyphs, border, broken into three sections
Cast Name CPN_Alt_St_I_glyph_K&L
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Section of monument
  • Paper mould
  • Uneven due to original stone
  • Storage (flat)
  • Cast preserves more
  • Uneven due to prior damage
  • Fair
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Materials Plaster, Shellac, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 52 x 58 x 8 cm (20 1/2 x 22 13/16 x 3 1/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 19050.53 g (19.051 kg)
Quantity 3

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