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Image Not Available for Copper ornament in shape of bird
Copper ornament in shape of bird
Image Not Available for Copper ornament in shape of bird
Object Number 46-77-30/6052
Display Title Copper ornament in shape of bird
Descriptions
Object Description Copper ornament in shape of bird (owl?). One wing missing, small holes for attachment, eyes in circle-pot repousee. Heavy green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper ornament, owl effigy, thin sheet metal, 4 perforations, broken.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Rimac / Cajamarquilla
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 3.8 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6052
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (ca 1880-1900's)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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