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Circular altar from Structure 36 (Sepulchral Pyramid), showing two concentric rows of glyphs
Circular altar from Structure 36 (Sepulchral Pyramid), showing two concentric rows of glyphs
Object Number 2004.1.405.87
Display Title Circular altar from Structure 36 (Sepulchral Pyramid), showing two concentric rows of glyphs
Descriptions
Object Description Written on Board: "One of the altars of Pyramid 26. P 67 / To go on plate with / altar on terace of / Edifice 19"
Department Photographic
Date 1895 - 1905
Artist Teobert Maler
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas / <County> / <City> / Yaxchilan
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 29.2101 × 23.495 cm (11 1/2 × 9 1/4 in.)

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