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Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.821
Display Title Second Altar of Sacrifice, pillar
Descriptions
Object Description Written on Board: "Duplicate / [verso] Piedras Negras one of the pillars supporting / the second altar of Sacrifice / T. Maler / PA-IN 20-62 / cross reference (H7576)"
Department Photographic
Date 1898-1900
Artist Teobert Maler
Culture
  • Maya area styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Piedras Negras
Dimensions Overall: 24.765 × 19.3675 cm (9 3/4 × 7 5/8 in.)

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