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Object Number 46-81-30/5539
Display Title Lime container, lime, spatula
Descriptions
Object Description One leather lime bag: Rectangular leather bag containing lime. Folded over and tied with leather thong (now broken). A highly polished bone spatula attached to bag by vegetal fiber cord, knotted through hole in handle of spatula.
Inventory Description Organic, leather bag, conical, rolled, holding lime, bone spatula, highly polish
Classification
  • Raw Material
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Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Arequipa Region / Caylloma Province / Majes
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, Southern Highlands; Majes Valley near Santa Isabel de Siguas
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 4.7 x 4 cm (10 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
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