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Object Number
46-77-30/5970
Display Title
Metal knife
Descriptions
Object Description
Copper ornament in shape of blade with animal on top: Metal (copper) knife, triangular in shape. Blade has an animal at the apex. Green corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Copper blade, triangular, animal effigy handle.
Classification
- Knife
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
La Libertad Region
/
Trujillo Province
/
Trujillo
/
Trujillo
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast: Chicama Valley
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 4.7 x 3 x 0.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/5970
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(1880-1900's)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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