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Image Not Available for Metal (copper?) discs
Metal (copper?) discs
Image Not Available for Metal (copper?) discs
Object Number 47-63-30/5676
Display Title Metal (copper?) discs
Descriptions
Object Description 3 metal folded disc tinklers - copper?: Metal (copper?) discs, semi-circular in shape. Fashioned from a disc of thin metal, embossed and folded to form a rattle, pierced for stringing. Dark, tight corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper ornaments, folded disc shape, perforated through center, 2 broken
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / <County> / <City> / Santa
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Santa River
Materials Copper?
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm (7/8 x 1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Provenance
Collector Mr. Chester W. Smith (Early 1900's)
Donor Mrs. Chester W. Smith (11/17/1947)

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