Hieroglyphic Altar
Maya
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MayaTotonicapán
Hieroglyphic Altar
650–700 · Sculpture
Can I see it?
Yes — on view
Art Institute of Chicago
Room136Chicago, United States
Confirmed on public display.
- Verified
- 10 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“Hieroglyphic Altar” is a sculpture by Maya (Totonicapán), dated 650–700. The catalog places it within Maya and Late classic, with ancestors, inscription, and portraits among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at Art Institute of Chicago (Gallery 136) in Chicago. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Maya
- Date
- 650–700
- Medium
- Sculpture
- Accession number
- 1971.895
In the catalog
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Data sources
- pipeline · record aic:37817 · fetched 10 d ago
