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Object Number 89-15-10/A461
Display Title Metal, iron bead, round, domed, possible iron sheeting over another substance
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, iron bead, round, domed, possible iron sheeting over another substance
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Turner's Field; Trench 1; altar 1
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials Ferrous metal
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 × 1.4 × 0.8 cm (9/16 × 9/16 × 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A461
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1882-1889)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1882-1889)

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Ornament
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Ornament
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Sheet
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Fragment
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Mica
Bead
Utilized bone
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Pearl
Utilized Shell
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Ornament
Charcoal
Bead
Sheet
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