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Early Classic Mayan
Structure E-VII-sub
Uaxactun
decorated with
architectural “mask”
reliefs: Jaguar God of
the Underworld &
Sky Serpents
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Early Classic Maya, Uaxactún:
Mural with Elites in Structure B-XIII (reproduction) |
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Tikal, North Acropolis
built during Early Classic Maya, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE |
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Stele 31 with Siyah Chan K’awiil (“Stormy Sky”)
(limestone, 90-1/2” tall)
erected 445 CE
Tikal, Stele 31:
Nun Yax Ayiin
(“Curl Nose”) diagram of 3 sides of the stele
Tlaloc face shield:
link to Teotihuacan
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Early Classic Maya
Rosalila: depiction of Bird God with anthropomorphic heads
• likely commissioned by Lord “Moon Jaguar,” 10th king of Copan
• featured 3 levels with a roofcomb
• shrine has 4 rooms
• stucco relief faces refer to various deities who are linked to the Underworld & the forces of Nature
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Palenque, Chiapas Mexico: Palace Complex with observation tower reconstructed and expanded ca. 650-750 CE
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Late Classic Maya: Palenque, Temple of Inscriptions
-Built as a funerary temple to honor Pacal I |
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Late Classic Maya: Palenque, Sarchauphegus Lid of Pacal I
-Pacal drinking from a fountain/tree of life |
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Late Classic Maya: Tikal, Temple I ("Temple of the Jaguars"
- Burial place of Jasaw Chan K'awiil, ruler of Tikal
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Late Classic Maya: Copan, Structure 22 Doorway
-Represents the midpoint between the Underworld and Celestial Realm |
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Late Classic Maya: Copan, Hieroglyphic Staircase
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Late Classic Maya: Chicanna (Puuk style), Monster Mouth Doorway
- doorway represents the myth of the Creator Deity Itzamna and/or mouth of the Underworld; would lead into a shrine room or temple
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Late Classic Maya: Uxmal, Pyramid of the Magician
-“Puuk” style: use of thin limestone veneer;
-stone mosaics on buildings |
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Late Classic Maya: Uxmal, House of the Governor
-Built by Lord Chac
- Puuk style lime and mosaics
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Late Classic Maya: Kabah, Great Arch
(stone with plaster traces)
located along the sacbe (stone road/causeway) that linked Kabah to Uxmal
may have been a ceremonial entrance to Kaba or a border marker
free-standing corbel-vault |
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Late Classic Maya: Bonampak, Temple of the Murals
- Built under reign of Lord Yahaw Chaan Muwan and commemorates his prestige and power
- 3 Corbel-vaulted rooms
- Painted floor to ceiling on stuccoed walls
- Best preserved Mayan wall painting
- Room 1: Royal Procession; Room 2: Battle Scene; Room 3: Celebration and Ritual Activities |
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Late Classic Maya, Yaxchilan
Lintel 25, Structure 23
ca. 709 CE
(stone relief, 4’3” tall)
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[image]
(Just bottom photo, not top) |
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Early Classic Maya: Leiden Plaque
(jadeite, 8-1/2" long)
- Once worn as part of costume on belt or chest
- incised image depicts Maya lord "Zero Moon Bird" conquering an enemy
-Features glyphs on back and date: 320 CE |
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Late Classic Maya: Eccentric Flint with Crocodile Canoe
(chert)
- sacred blade, most likely placed in offering cache or burial
- features a crocodile canoe with 5 anthropomorphic figures
- symbol of elite authority an power
- Crocodile canoe relates to Maya myth of "First Father"
- Central figure may be "First Father" being taken to Underworld to be reborn as Maize Deity
-Head at tail is Maize Deity |
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Early Classic Mayan: The "Dazzler" Lidded Vessel from Copan
-Gessoed and painted, inspired by technique from Teotihuacan
-Found in tomb of elite woman
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Early Classic Maya: Tikal, Old Deity Effigy Figure
(ceramic)
-found in tomb of ruler Yax Nuun Ayiin
-Represents unknown mythic figure
-two part incensario
-figure holds head as offer; sits on throne with femure bone legs
-imagery relates to concept of sacrifice in context of ruler's role
-burnished and feature applique elements |
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Late Classic Maya: Embracing Couple, Jaina style ceramic figurine
(terracotta with pigment)
-distinctive style found on the island of Jaina off Yucatan Peninsula
-Island used as a necropolis for Maya elite
-Holloware grave objects made from mold, suggesting this is not a specific portrait
-Naturalistic style
-figures may be metaphor of life (woman) embraced by death (old man) |
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Mayan: Codex-Style Pot with Baby Jaguar Sacrifice
(ceramic)
-images painted with fine outlines
-monochromatic pigment on cream buff surface
-rim typically red
-narrative scenes: muths, historical events, & supernatural beings
-made to hold, mix, or drink cacao |
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