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Object Number
48-37-30/7164
Display Title
Silver, miniature weaving comb
Descriptions
Object Description
Miniature weaving comb which goes with miniature loom /7162. A bundle of thin, small diameter rods (16) layed in flat, parallel formation, soldered together. The rods are of varying lengths and oriented so that they form a stepped pattern at one end of the object. The rods are bridged at the center by four flat metal strips soldered perpendicular to the rods.
Inventory Description
Silver comb, miniature
Classification
- Domestic
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Chimú
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
North coast?; Northern
Materials
Silver alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 4.8 x 2 x 0.2 cm (1 7/8 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
48-37-30/7164
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1948
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
(1947)
Seller
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
(09/1947)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48-37-30/7171.1 | Miniature pattern pick |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7171.4 | Silver rod or needle |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7171.3 | Silver rod or needle |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7171.5 | Silver rod or needle |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7171.6 | Silver rod or needle |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7171.7 | Silver rod or needle |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7165 | Miniature distaff with wrapped cone of fiber |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7168.1 | Miniature spindle |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7167.1 | Miniature spindle |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7168.2 | Miniature silver spindle. |
Domestic
|
Peru
| |
| 48-37-30/7171.2 | Silver rod or needle |
Pin
|
Peru
| |
| 2004.24.21003 | Small silver carding comb - belongs with toy loom 7162; also implements for 7162 |
Peru
|