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Bone balance scale beam with circle-dot decoration (weighted at one +
Bone balance scale beam with circle-dot decoration (weighted at one +
Object Number 46-77-30/6117
Display Title Bone balance scale beam with circle-dot decoration (weighted at one +
Descriptions
Object Description Bone balance scale beam with circle-dot decoration (weighted at one to perfect balance)
Inventory Description Bone balance, incised, circular designs, perforates, rectangular, mended
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Barranca Province / Supe / Hacienda San Nicolas
Materials Bone, Residue
Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 0.9 x 0.3 cm (3 1/2 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6117

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