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Object Number
46-77-30/6873
Display Title
Miniature tunic with sleeves
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of silver tweezers: Object is flat sheet-metal (copper/silver alloy) cut to the shape of a miniature tunic w/ short sleeves and "V" neck opening. The sheet metal is folded over and creased at the shoulders to provide free-standing support in up-right position.
Inventory Description
Metal, thin sheet of silver, folded with notch in top, notched and angled sides.
Classification
- Metal
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Rucana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
South Coast
Materials
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 8.5 x 8.5 x 4 cm (3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/6873
Credit Line
Gift of Alfred M. Tozzer and Donald Scott, 1946
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
(12/1940-11/1944)
Donor
Donated by
Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer
(11/26/1946)
Donor
Donated by
Mr. Donald C. Scott
(11/26/1946)
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