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1 Metal pin
Object Number 46-81-30/5593
Display Title 1 Metal pin
Descriptions
Object Description Metal pin, shaft 110 mm in length. Other measurements in record are for entire piece. Shaft tapers to point. Head is of thin sheet, roughly oval with top truncated (60 mm wide), central hole near juncture with shaft, crack. Some green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper pin, round flat head, perforated at base of head, cracked.
Classification
  • Pin
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Puno Region / <County> / <City> / Cuyo Cuyo
Additional Geographic Terms Southern Highlands
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 6 x 0.5 cm (6 x 2 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-81-30/5593
Provenance
Collector Mrs. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945 - 12/2/1946)
Collector Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945 - 12/2/1946)
Donor Mrs. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945 - 12/2/1946)
Donor Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945 - 12/2/1946)

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