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Object Number 42-28-30/4395
Display Title Part of rectangular silver vessel
Descriptions
Object Description Part of rectangular silver vessel; perforated along one edge with repousse design: Rectangular object of very thin sheet metal (silver). Originally two sections joined by lap joint around periphery forming an envelope. A line of holes pierced along one edge. Both pieces embossed, one with central rectangle and floral border. One piece very badly corroded and fragmentary. Green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper alloy sheet, stamped rectalinear design, perforated on one endge, broken.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Sheet
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast
Materials Silver
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 9.2 cm (3 15/16 x 3 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 42-28-30/4395 234
Provenance
Collector Antonio Orlandini
Donor Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (8/4/1942)

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