Skip to main content
Object Number
12-63-30/87721
Display Title
Metal fragments
Descriptions
Object Description
Fragments of Copper Objects: Metal fragments, mostly of thin sheet metal (copper), some with fabric adhering, one section of metal tubing 14 mm x 2 mm diameter. One metal pellet, 9 mm maximum dimension, green corrosion product on all fragments
Inventory Description
Copper miscellaneous sheet fragments, some with fabric impressions
Classification
- Sheet
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lambayeque Region
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Burial
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast: Sana Valley, north side of; 7 degrees south, 81 50 degrees west
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 2.3 x 2 cm (7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
14
Label on object
87721
Provenance
Collector
R. Palma
(1912)
Donor
Huntington Frothingham Wolcott Fund
(1912 - 1912)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
