Pier E, Temple of the Inscriptions

Description

Line drawing of Pier E of the Temple of the Inscriptions. It depicts a human figure who may be a royal lineage ancestor or near family member holding what appears to be a manifestation of the god, K'awiil, in the form of an infant.

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Details
Title

Pier E, Temple of the Inscriptions

Artist

Robertson, Merle Greene

Date Created

1970s

Date Captured

5/15/19

Place

Palenque Site (Mexico)

Description

Line drawing of Pier E of the Temple of the Inscriptions. It depicts a human figure who may be a royal lineage ancestor or near family member holding what appears to be a manifestation of the god, K'awiil, in the form of an infant.

Topical Subject(s)

Indians of Central America
Mayan languages--Writing
Inscriptions, Hieroglyphic
Inscriptions, Mayan
Maya art

Temporal Subject(s)

Classic period, 200-900

Genre

Prints

Language

myn

Extent

8.5 x 11 inches

Form

Line drawings

File Type

image/jp2

Digital Origin

reformatted digital

Type of Resource

still image

Identifier (local)

LAL01_133_PAL_060_006

Physical Location

Tulane University. Latin American Library

URL

https://archives.tulane.edu/repositories/8/resources/2135

Rights

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted. This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Permissions

Open to the public. No known restrictions.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact the Latin American Library (lal@tulane.edu).