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Object Number 2004.29.6520
Display Title The Second Temple of the Cross, the Shrine
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque. Palenque, El Templo de la Segunda Cruz. El Santuario. Vista tomada de noche con luz de magnesio. Maler Photograph. [The Second Temple of the Cross. The Shrine. View taken at night with light magnesium.]
Subject
  • inscription
  • shrine
  • Hieroglyph
Department Photographic
Artist Teobert Maler
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas / <County> / <City> / Palenque
Dimensions Overall: 27.9401 × 24.13 cm (11 × 9 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1

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