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Object Number 42-28-30/4631
Display Title Decorated pottery ear plug
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic ear plug, incised designs, white pigment, perforated
Classification
  • Ear Spool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 5 x 1.9 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4631; 430
Provenance
Previous owner Previously owned by Antonio Orlandini
Donor Donated by Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (08/04/1942)

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