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Cast metal pin
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Object Number 11-8-30/81141
Display Title Cast metal pin
Descriptions
Object Description Cast metal pin, tapering to point. Paraboloidal head, 9 mm x 8 mm d. Jug handle eye for attachment. Green corrosion product. Remnant of cord.
Inventory Description Copper pin, conical head, perforated just below head.
Classification
  • Pin
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Shutacu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huarochiri Province? / Ruin of Pucutay
Intrasite Grave
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 10.7 x 0.8 cm (4 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 81141
Provenance
Collector Dr. Julio C. Tello (1906-1909 - 1911)
Donor Dr. Charles Goddard Weld (1906-1909 - 1911)

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