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The Palenque Tablet in the U.S. National Museum
The Palenque Tablet in the U.S. National Museum
Object Number 2004.29.6517
Display Title The Palenque Tablet in the U.S. National Museum
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "The Palenque Tablet in the U.S. National Museum. J. Carbutt, Phila. / [verso] Mexico"
Subject
  • Hieroglyph
  • Tablet
Department Photographic
Artist J. Carbutt
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / District of Columbia / Washington County / Washington
Materials Platinum print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 27.9401 × 20.6375 cm (11 × 8 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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