Title: 18 Rabbit Jade

Year: 1993

Description:
Out of a long succession of rulers, 18 Rabbit, ruler of the ancient Maya city of Copan in Honduras , was the most artistic and innovative, leaving behind a legacy of many beautiful stelaes (carved standing stones) and temples. Here he is portrayed on a steala in the Great Court of Copan. The photo has been digitally enhanced, with the original carving being made out of stone.