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Object Number
12-63-30/87740
Display Title
Metal knife
Descriptions
Object Description
Copper implement: Tumi-shaped knife of sheet metal with blade and handle doubled over. Heavy loose green corrosion.
Inventory Description
Copper tumi, folded and bent, fabric attached
Classification
- Knife
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lambayeque Region
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Burial
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast: Sana Valley, south side of; 7 degrees south, 81 50 degrees west
Materials
Copper?
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 4.9 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
87740
Provenance
Collector
R. Palma
(1912)
Donor
Huntington Frothingham Wolcott Fund
(1912 - 1912)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-63-30/87739 | Sheet metal knife |
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| |
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| |
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| |
| 12-63-30/87752 | Metal knife |
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| |
| 12-63-30/87738 | Sheet metal knife |
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|
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| |
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|