An Unexplored Realm in the Heartland of the Southern Gulf ... - Famsi

Sculptural Elements
Figure 5.53. El Marquesillo throne right profile dimensions
The throne is carved in a simple, angular form without detailed elaboration. The
proportional symmetry is notable; during extensive field measurements it was found that
the variation between left and right side elements was less than 2 cm. Note that the
dimensions presented in Figures 5.51 and 5.52 are correct; the camera angle was not
perfectly perpendicular to the throne and, therefore, the photographs may appear slightly
skewed. Two raised ridges run across the top of the throne from front to back, and a
raised trapezoid feature is centered on the back. In Figure 5.54, this feature has been
outlined in red for easier visibility. Overlaying a duplicate trapezoid on the front opening
of the piece demonstrates that the rear element closely replicates the niche on the front.
It appears that attempts were made to remove all iconographic symbolism or any
type of personal identification from the monument. This effacing of identity was not
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