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Small lead snake - modern
Small lead snake - modern
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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