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Cast of part of Stela I , West, top of figure, shellacked
Cast of part of Stela I , West, top of figure, shellacked
Object Number 2001.1.673.1
Display Title Cast of part of Stela I , West, top of figure, shellacked
Descriptions
Object Description Stela I - West top half
Inventory Description Cast, very unstable, high relief, head of large figure
Cast Name CPN_St_I_West_Top_(shellac)
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Paper mould
  • Section of monument
  • Storage (flat)
  • Uneven due to prior damage
  • Fair
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Materials Plaster, Pigment, Wood, Jute
Dimensions Overall: 136 x 78 x 35 cm (53 9/16 x 30 11/16 x 13 3/4 in.) Overall, Weight: 84139.83 g (84.14 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object Stela P / Copan

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