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Carved bone balance scale beams
Carved bone balance scale beams
Object Number 46-77-30/6042
Display Title Carved bone balance scale beams
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone scale, consecutive carved birds, central structure, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Cajamarquilla
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 1.5 x 0.3 cm (3 15/16 x 9/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6042; 5123

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