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Central tablet from the Temple of the Foliated Cross
Central tablet from the Temple of the Foliated Cross
Object Number 2004.29.6529
Display Title Central tablet from the Temple of the Foliated Cross
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque. El Templo de la Segunda Cruz. El Santuario. Vista tomada de nodre con luz de magnesio. Maler Photograph. [The Temple of the Second Cross, 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
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 28.2576 × 23.1775 cm (11 1/8 × 9 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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