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Object Number 2004.29.6528
Display Title Tablet of the Sun
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque. El Templo del Trofeo (escudo y lanzas) El Santuario. Vista tomada de nodre con luz de magnesio. Maler. Temple of the Sun (Trophy) Left half of tablet in sanctuary. [The Temple of the Sun (shield and spears) The sanctuary. View taken at night(?) with magnesium light.]
Subject
  • inscription
  • Temple
  • Hieroglyph
Department Photographic
Artist Teobert Maler
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas / <County> / <City> / Palenque
Dimensions Overall: 27.9401 × 22.225 cm (11 × 8 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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