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Copper knife
Object Number 42-28-30/4653
Display Title Copper knife
Descriptions
Object Description Copper knife. Handle 28-41 mm wide. Other measurements in record are for whole knife and width of blade. Notches at opposite corners at end of handle. Dark green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper blade, one end crescent shaped, notched end, plain.
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 7.3 cm (4 15/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4653
Provenance
Collector Antonio Orlandini
Donor Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (1941-1942 - 8/4/1992)

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