By Elizabeth Benson

Originally presented at the Third Palenque Round Table, June 11-18, 1978. Published in Tercera Mesa Redonda de Palenque, Vol. IV, edited by Merle Greene Robertson and Donnan Call Jeffers. This paper is presented in digital format for its historical interest. Online publication: April 2003.

Observations on Certain Visual Elements
In Late Classic Maya Sculpture
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Stucco figures from Temple of the Inscriptions tomb

Detail of stucco figure from Temple of the Inscriptions tomb

Palace, House A, Pier c