Chakalte’, Relief with Enthroned Ruler (lintel from La Pasadita, Guatemala), late 8th century (Classic Maya), limestone and paint, 88.9 x 87.6 x 7 cm (1979.206.1047) (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Key terms and concepts:
- Classic Maya
- ruler portrait
- hieroglyphic text
- Yaxchilán and Shield Jaguar IV, and the site of La Pasadita
- quetzal feathers and jadeite
- Chakalte’ (sculptor)
- tribute
Additional resources:
This work at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
James Doyle, “Sacrifice, Fealty, and a Sculptor’s Signature on a Maya Relief”
James Doyle, “Maya Sculpture” on The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
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