Copán Bench Panel
The stone bench is composed of two long panels that when alined together are over 5 metres in length. Both panels depict twenty seated individuals, split into two groups of ten facing each other, between which is engraved a central panel with hieroglyphic text. The scene portrayed on this enormous sculpture is thought to depict King Yax-Pac's accession to the throne, overseen by his ancestors from previous dynasties. Yax-pac is shown seated to the right of the central text; it is conjectured that the deceased kings' presence helped to justify his claim to the royal throne. The iconagraphy of the bench panel is very similar to the famous Copán Altar Q.
Copán Bench Panel
The stone bench is composed of two long panels that when alined together are over 5 metres in length. Both panels depict twenty seated individuals, split into two groups of ten facing each other, between which is engraved a central panel with hieroglyphic text. The scene portrayed on this enormous sculpture is thought to depict King Yax-Pac's accession to the throne, overseen by his ancestors from previous dynasties. Yax-pac is shown seated to the right of the central text; it is conjectured that the deceased kings' presence helped to justify his claim to the royal throne. The iconagraphy of the bench panel is very similar to the famous Copán Altar Q.
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The stone bench is composed of ...... r to the famous Copán Altar Q.
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Copan, Honduras
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Detail of the left Copán bench panel from Temple 11, now in the British Museum
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Copán Bench Panel
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Am1923,Maud.15
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Length of left and right panels - c. 263 cm each
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The stone bench is composed of ...... r to the famous Copán Altar Q.
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Copán Bench Panel
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