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Object Number
46-77-30/5845
Display Title
Metal tweezers
Descriptions
Object Description
Metal tweezers. Axe-shaped with four spherical decorations disposed symmetrically, with two on each side of hinge. Green corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Copper tweezers, 4 spheres on handle, flared tweezer end
Classification
- Raw Material
- Domestic
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Moche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
La Libertad Region
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Sausal
Intrasite
Grave X
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast: Chicama Valley
Materials
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 6.4 x 5.3 x 1.5 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/5845
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(ca 1880-1900's)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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