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Small pair of silver tweezers
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Object Number 46-77-30/6093
Display Title Small pair of silver tweezers
Descriptions
Object Description Small pair of silver tweezers. Oval, twisted wire handle 28 mm long with terminal loop. Dark/tight corrosion product one side plus handle.
Inventory Description Silver, ornament, hinged end, twisteed wire handle, circular body.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ancash Region / Huarmey Province / Culebras
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Huarmey Valley
Materials Silver
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 1.6 x 0.5 cm (1 3/4 x 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6093
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (ca 1880-1900's)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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