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Object Number 48-37-30/7163.1
Display Title Miniature weaving sword
Descriptions
Object Description 2 silver supports for the loom? (cf. 30/7162): Weaving implement cut and shaped from copper/silver alloy metal; sword-like in shape with a flat tapered blade, decoratively notched at the top.
Inventory Description Metal silver sewing implement, flat elongated triangle with decorated top
Classification
  • Domestic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chimu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North coast?; Northern
Materials Silver
Dimensions Overall: 13 x 1.5 x 0.1 cm (5 1/8 x 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-37-30/7163.1
Credit Line Museum purchase, 1948
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1947)
Seller Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (09/1947)

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