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Object Number 42-28-30/4662
Display Title Copper spoon
Descriptions
Object Description Copper spoon for diluting metals or paints. Hemisperical bowl, 75 mm in diameter. Measurements in body of record are for entire piece. Trapezoidal handle 143 mm long x 35-70 mm x approx. 4 mm. Loose green/orange corrosion product. Cracks in edge of bowl, corner of handle.
Inventory Description Copper spoon, large, flat flaring handle, encrusted residue in basin, corroded.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Spoon
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 22 x 7.5 x 3.6 cm (8 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4662 415
Provenance
Collector Antonio Orlandini
Donor Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (1941-1942 - 8/4/1992)

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