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Copper chisel or spatula
Copper chisel or spatula
Object Number 46-77-30/5859
Display Title Copper chisel or spatula
Descriptions
Object Description Copper chisel or spatula, tang 56 mm long. Other measurements in record are for full piece. Blade 71 mm, rectangular in cross section, tapering in thickness to rounded end. Loose green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper alloy tool, chisel, flat end.
Classification
  • Gouge
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / <County> / <City> / Sausal
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Chicama Valley
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm (5 x 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5859
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (ca 1880-1900's)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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