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Palenque,
State Chiapas, México: Museo
A. R. Lhuillier Temple XIX: Throne dais, relief panel (detail) Late Classic (600-900 AD) 736 AD, Ŧ K'inich Ahkal Mo' Naab III (721-736 AD) |
Comments: The central scene appears to illustrate the mythical event of enthronement of the god Jun Ye Nal Chaak by Itzamna in 3310 BC, but, in fact, it depicts its re-staging on the occasion of the ascent to the throne of the new ruler, with mortals assuming the roles of the gods. |
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