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Serpents Head at base of ruins
Object Number 2004.29.6950
Display Title Serpents Head at base of ruins
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza. Castle. Serpent Head at base of
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Architectural Feature
  • Site and Excavation
  • Structure and Furnishing
  • Sculpture
Subject
  • serpent head
  • Carved stone
  • Sculpture
Department Photographic
Date 1888-1889
Artist Edward Herbert Thompson
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)

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