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Object Number
42-28-30/4386
Display Title
Small copper fish pin - broken
Descriptions
Object Description
Small copper fish pin - broken: Metal (copper) pin, head is stylized manta ray or fish. Shaft broken at end. Green corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Copper pin, ornamental head, animal effigy, opening at top of head.
Classification
- Raw Material
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 10.7 x 2.1 x 0.4 cm (4 3/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
42-28-30/4386
Provenance
Previous owner
Previously owned by
Antonio Orlandini
Donor
Hon. Robert Woods Bliss
(08/04/1942)
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