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Object Number 42-28-30/4651
Display Title Small copper knife - broken
Descriptions
Object Description Small copper knife. Portion of blade broken off at midpoint by bending. 12 mm wide at break, width at edge in main body of record. Dark green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper, ornament, oblong, one end appears broken.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 1.7 cm (1 9/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4651
Provenance
Collector Antonio Orlandini
Donor Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (1941-1942 - 8/4/1992)

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