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Object Number
46-81-30/5556
Display Title
Metal knife
Descriptions
Object Description
Metal knife, T-shaped. Tang rectangular in cross-section 82 mm x 8 mm x 2.5 mm, tapering to point. Other measurements in record are for blade. Point bent backto form loop, now flattened. Dark/tight corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Copper knife, oval blade, pinched loop at end of handle
Classification
- Knife
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Cuzco Region
/
Cuzco Province
/
Cuzco
/
Cuzco
Additional Geographic Terms
Southern Highlands
Materials
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 10.1 x 9.9 x 0.3 cm (4 x 3 7/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-81-30/5556, 14
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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