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Sulphide of arsenic used against dropsy
Sulphide of arsenic used against dropsy
Object Number 14-4-30/85975
Display Title Sulphide of arsenic used against dropsy
Descriptions
Inventory Description Minerals in glass jar
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Quichua?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Mineral
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm (3 9/16 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity Multiple
Label on object 85975

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