Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Bronze knife
Bronze knife
Image Not Available for Bronze knife
Object Number 39-83-30/1879
Display Title Bronze knife
Descriptions
Object Description Metal (bronze) knife, fan shaped blade. Handle rectangular in cross section 15 mm x 9 mm at end and tapering towards blade. Step in handle 40 mm from end. Dark green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Bronze, balde, some copper plating, curved bald, lobng straight hande.
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Coastal
  • Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 12.9 x 6.6 x 1 cm (5 1/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-83-30/1879
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (Summer 1939 - 10/5/1939)
Donor Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (Summer 1939 - 10/5/1939)

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
Image Not Available for Copper knife with looped handle
42-28-30/4656 Copper knife with looped handle
Ornament
Peru
Small bronze knife
39-83-30/1871 Small bronze knife
Raw Material
Blade
Peru
Image Not Available for Bronze axe
39-83-30/1878 Bronze axe
Blade
Peru
Sheet metal knife
05-2-30/64874 Sheet metal knife
Knife
Raw Material
Tiahuanaco
Copper knife
42-28-30/4653 Copper knife
Blade
Peru
Copper knife
42-28-30/4654 Copper knife
Blade
Peru
Metal (bronze?) knife
12-63-30/87749 Metal (bronze?) knife
Raw Material
Knife
Burial
Cast of bronze axe
39-83-30/1891 Cast of bronze axe
Blade
Raw Material
Peru
Bronze knives
24-55-30/F426 Bronze knives
Raw Material
Knife
Tiahuanaco
Metal knife
12-63-30/87751 Metal knife
Raw Material
Knife
Burial
Bronze knife - hole at top
42-12-30/3535 Bronze knife - hole at top
Raw Material
Knife
Chan Chan
Image Not Available for Metal knife
46-81-30/5556 Metal knife
Knife
Cuzco