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Pottery ear plug (called whorl on original list)
Pottery ear plug (called whorl on original list)
Object Number 42-28-30/4678
Display Title Pottery ear plug (called whorl on original list)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic ornament, ear plug, perforated, grooved around sides
Classification
  • Ear Spool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm (11/16 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4678; 431
Provenance
Previous owner Previously owned by Antonio Orlandini
Donor Donated by Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (08/04/1942)

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