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petroglyphs - rock has been cleared - non descript sherds in foreground
petroglyphs - rock has been cleared - non descript sherds in foreground
Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.83
Display Title petroglyphs - rock has been cleared - non descript sherds in foreground
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: E. Thompson, 1888-89 - neg. Y204. Loltum Cave, Yucatan. Chamber 3, inscription 4a. Peab. Museum Memoirs, vol 2(I), plate IV, fig 1
Keywords
  • Writing and Record
  • Site and Excavation
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • loltum
  • Petroglyph
Department Photographic
Date 1888-1889
Artist Edward Herbert Thompson
Artist Henry N. Sweet
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Loltun
Intrasite Chamber 3; Inscription 4a
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 20.32 x 15.24 cm (8 x 6 in.)

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