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Object Number 46-77-30/5864
Display Title 3 Miscellaneous copper fragments
Descriptions
Object Description 3 Miscellaneous copper fragments from metal sheet. One: irregular fragment, 52 mm x 28 mm x 1mm. Two: Sheet metal T-shaped knife, portion of blade missing. Remainder 47 mm wide, 83 mm overall length. Handle 62 mm x 9 mm x 1.5 mm thinned to edge and widened at outer end. Pieces covered with heavy green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper alloy misc. fragments, 1 partial mace head, 1 broken crescent blade, 1 sh
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / <County> / <City> / Sausal
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Chicama Valley
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 5.1 x 1 cm (3 9/16 x 2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 46-77-30/5864
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (ca 1880-1900's)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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