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Metal knife
Object Number 46-81-30/5555
Display Title Metal knife
Descriptions
Object Description Metal knife. Width ranges from 35 mm to largest width listed in main record. Wide end thinned to sharp edge. Dark/tight corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper knife, rectangular blade, straight handle, loop at end of handle.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Knife
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Cuzco Region / Cuzco Province / Cuzco / Cuzco
Additional Geographic Terms Southern Highlands
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 11.6 x 11.7 x 0.3 cm (4 9/16 x 4 5/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-81-30/5555
Provenance
Collector Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945 - 12/2/1946)
Collector Mrs. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945 - 12/2/1946)
Donor Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945 - 12/2/1946)
Donor Mrs. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1942-1945 - 12/2/1946)

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