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Temple of the skull
Object Number 2004.29.6468
Display Title Temple of the skull
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: The Temple of the Skull. Maler- 1898-1900. (verso) Palenque, The Temple of the Skull. T. Maler
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Site and Excavation
  • Public Structure
Subject
  • Temple
Department Photographic
Date 1898-1900
Artist Teobert Maler
Culture
  • Lowland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas / <County> / <City> / Palenque
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 25.4001 × 20.955 cm (10 × 8 1/4 in.)

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