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Object Number
59-50-20/74011.1.851
Display Title
Principal Palace, diagonal view of central edifice
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on Board: "T. Maler 1989-1900 / [verso] El Palacio principal. Vista diagonal / del edificio de en medio que separa el / patio este del patio oeste. / Chiapas, Palenque. The Principal Palace. A diagonal / view of the central edifice which seperates the east court / from the west court. Looking southwest. Gift of C.P. Bowditch / T. Maler Photo."
Department
Photographic
Date
1898-1900
Artist
Teobert Maler
Culture
- Maya area styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Chiapas
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<County>
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<City>
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Palenque
Dimensions
Overall: 25.4001 × 30.4801 cm (10 × 12 in.)
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Dr. Charles Pickering Bowditch
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