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Object Number
42-28-30/4660
Display Title
Small copper chisel
Descriptions
Object Description
Small copper chisel hafted in wooden handle. Exposed portion of chisel 45 mm long, cross-section of shank 7 mm x 3 mm, thinned to 14 mm wide cutting edge. Dark brown/green corrosion product. Measurements in full record are for handle. Handle has axial hole 6 mm in diameter in smaller end to recieve shank of chisel.
Inventory Description
Copper and wood, gouge, blade inserted into wooden handle.
Classification
- Gouge
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 14.1 x 2 cm (5 9/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
42-28-30/4660
Provenance
Collector
Antonio Orlandini
Donor
Hon. Robert Woods Bliss
(1941-1942 - 8/4/1992)
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