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Object Number
46-77-30/6754
Display Title
Small round copper plaques
Descriptions
Object Description
Small round copper plaques made of thin sheet metal. Embossed with circular tool to make seven evenly spaced indentations about the periphery. One indentation in center, hole for stringing (?). Red/brown color, not corroded.
Inventory Description
Copper alloy discs with impressed circular design, perforated, 2 broken
Classification
- Ornament
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Ica Region
/
Nazca Province
/
Nazca
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 4.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
46-77-30/6754
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(ca 1880-1900's)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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