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Object Number 21-15-30/F366
Display Title Copper implement or ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Axe-shaped piece of metal sheet, one edge thinned, heavy loose corrosion product and pitting.
Inventory Description Copper blade, triangular shaped, heavily corroded.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Knife
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Pacasmayo Province / Jequetepeque
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 3 x 0.3 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F/366 439
Provenance
Collector A. W. Robinson (ca 1896 - 1921)
Donor A. W. Robinson (ca 1896 - 1921)

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