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Object Number
42-28-30/4703
Display Title
Small lead snake - modern
Descriptions
Object Description
Small lead snake - modern. Wire is twisted, estimated flattened length is in record. One end flatttened and indented from opposite sides, other end wrapped around short seperate piece. Grey corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Lead ornament, snake form, coiled tail, loop at mouth end.
Classification
- Ornament
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Materials
Lead
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 0.4 cm (1 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
42-28-30/4703
Provenance
Collector
Antonio Orlandini
Donor
Hon. Robert Woods Bliss
(1941-1942 - 8/4/1942)
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