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Object Number
2004.29.6471
Display Title
The principle palace. A diagonal view of the central edifice with the tower in the background
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: Mexico, Chiapas. Palenque (verso) 10. El Palacio principal. Vista diagonal del Edificio de en medio con la torre en el fondo. The Principal Palace. A diagonal view of the central edifice with the tower in the background. (Looking Southeast). Chiapas, Palenque. Gift of C. P. Bowditch, 1899. T. Maler Photo.
Keywords
- Archaeological
- Public Structure
- Site and Excavation
Subject
- palace
Department
Photographic
Date
1898-1900
Artist
Teobert Maler
Culture
- Lowland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Chiapas
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<County>
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<City>
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Palenque
Intrasite
house 6 - west façade (?)
Materials
Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions
Overall: 25.4 x 30.48 cm (10 x 12 in.)
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