Temple Door

Object/Artifact

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The Civilization of Llhuros

Temple Door | circa1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art: This object is characterized by a series of carved geometric patterns and muted earth tones, highlighted in lighter shades, surrounded by a textured surface that integrates vertical and horizontal elements, creating a sense of depth and balance.
Temple Door | circa1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art

This object is characterized by a series of carved geometric patterns and muted earth tones, highlighted in lighter shades, surrounded by a textured surface that integrates vertical and horizontal elements, creating a sense of depth and balance.

Name/Title

Temple Door

Entry/Object ID

COL.48

Description

A seven-foot tall stone temple door from the Late Archaic period of Llhuros.

Category

Late Archaic (Lamplӧ)

Made/Created

Artist

Norman Daly

Date made

circa 1966 - 1971

Place

Academic Institution

Cornell University

City

Ithaca, New York

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Asia Minor

Culture/Tribe

Llhuros

Dimensions

Height

80 in

Width

30 in

Depth

1-3/4 in

Height

203 cm

Width

76.3 cm

Materials

Material

Stone

Material Notes

Fictional medium as described by Norman Daly in "The Civilization of Llhuros" catalogue (1972)

Acquisition

Notes

This object is a unique element of the "Civilization of Llhuros" collection given to the Cornell University Anthropology Collaboratory in 2026.

Web Links and URLs

!965 Exhibition Photo of painting thought to have been painted over to become this object. (LF 2026)

Exhibitions

Akron Art Institute (1972)
Cornell University | A.D. White Museum of Art (1972)
Indianapolis Art Museum (1972)
Memorial Art Gallery | University of Rochester (1972)
Roberson Center for Art and Science, Binghamton, NY (1974)
Romische-Germanisches Museum | "Projekt '74" | Cologne Germany (1974)
SUNY Albany | Art Gallery (1973}
University of Pennsylvania Art Museum, Philadelphia (1974)