King Pakal is most renowned for his longevity – after acceding to the throne at the age of 12, he ruled for 68 years – and for the extraordinary crypt, sarcophagus, and pyramid that were created for his interment. Part of his glyphic name can be seen molded in the clay alongside this full-figure portrait. King Pakal holds a scepter and wears a bird mask and headdress of quetzal feathers. The artist depicted the accentuated cranial shaping and royal cut of the hair, as well as the jade diadem, earspools, and pectoral.