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Metal needle
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Object Number 46-77-30/10176.1
Display Title Metal needle
Descriptions
Object Description Metal needle. Button head approximately 6 mm in diameter, four circumferential grooves on shaft below head. Shaft tapers to point. Dark corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper pin, flat head, engraved band design
Classification
  • Pin
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
  • Late horizon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 10.8 x 0.6 cm (4 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/10176.1
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (ca 1880-1900's)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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