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Page 325
... Face " Holds a Rectangular Box This kneeling. In each hand he holds the end of a large rope which passes around the bottom of the altar . The rope in his right hand rounds the corner and is attached to the wrist of a seated figure carved ...
... Face " Holds a Rectangular Box This kneeling. In each hand he holds the end of a large rope which passes around the bottom of the altar . The rope in his right hand rounds the corner and is attached to the wrist of a seated figure carved ...
Page 326
... Face of the Largest Stela. baby in front is realistically carved and , unlike the others , has an infantile face , an almost unique feature for any major American stone carving . This particular altar was artistically the finest object ...
... Face of the Largest Stela. baby in front is realistically carved and , unlike the others , has an infantile face , an almost unique feature for any major American stone carving . This particular altar was artistically the finest object ...
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... face of one of the standing figures has unfortunately been broken off , but that of the other shows a re- markably handsome . individual with an aris- tocratic aquiline nose and a curious long , flowing beard ( illus- trated on this ...
... face of one of the standing figures has unfortunately been broken off , but that of the other shows a re- markably handsome . individual with an aris- tocratic aquiline nose and a curious long , flowing beard ( illus- trated on this ...
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