Skip to main content
Object Number 21-15-30/F362
Display Title Decorated copper
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular piece of (cast?) metal sheet, with three 4 mm diameter holes. Two holes at corners of one edge, one at center of opposite (85 mm0 edge. Red/brown corrosion product. Remnants of a geometrical design on both sides of sheet.
Inventory Description Copper breast plate, etched design on both sides, 3 perforations
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Pacasmayo Province / Jequetepeque
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 8.6 x 0.2 cm (6 x 3 3/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F362
Provenance
Collector A. W. Robinson (ca 1896 - 1921)
Donor A. W. Robinson (ca 1896 - 1921)

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.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Copper crescent-shaped cap ornament
42-28-30/4672 Copper crescent-shaped cap ornament
Raw Material
Ornament
Peru
Image Not Available for Copper objects
12-63-30/87744 Copper objects
Sheet
Burial
Copper disk
92-29-30/54967 Copper disk
Personal
Ancient Graves
Large copper knife - whale shape
42-28-30/4655 Large copper knife - whale shape
Raw Material
Blade
Peru
Disc-shaped copper rattle
42-28-30/4365 Disc-shaped copper rattle
Personal
Raw Material
Trujillo
Part of rectangular silver vessel
42-28-30/4395 Part of rectangular silver vessel
Raw Material
Sheet
Peru
Copper cylinders
12-63-30/87759 Copper cylinders
Miscellaneous
Raw Material
Burial
Image Not Available for Copper ornament in shape of bird
46-77-30/6052 Copper ornament in shape of bird
Ornament
Cajamarquilla
Copper bells or rattles
46-77-30/5843 Copper bells or rattles
Bell
Raw Material
Sausal
Image Not Available for Fragments of copper object
87-61-30/54496 Fragments of copper object
Sheet
Chancay
Pair of plain copper sandals
42-28-30/4673 Pair of plain copper sandals
Personal
Raw Material
Peru
3 Small copper masks
46-77-30/5862 3 Small copper masks
Raw Material
Ornament
Sausal