Metal, copper alloy and iron nuggets, some possibly copper and iron stained objects, one with charcoal adhered to it

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Object Number 82-35-10/52623

Display Title Metal, copper alloy and iron nuggets, some possibly copper and iron stained objects, one with charcoal adhered to it

Descriptions

Object Description Large fragments of native copper. The largest appears to have saw marks (3 1/2' x 2 1/2").

Inventory Description Metal, copper alloy and iron nuggets, some possibly copper and iron stained objects, one with charcoal adhered to it

Classification

Charcoal
Miscellaneous

Department Archaeological

Culture

Hopewell

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26

Intrasite Mound 4

Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River

Materials Copper alloy , Ferrous metal , Charcoal

Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 8.3 × 5.7 × 2.5 cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 1 in.)

Quantity 4

Label on object 82-35; 52623

Provenance

Collector Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam (1882)

Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1882)

Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1882)

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