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Object Number
46-77-30/6205
Display Title
Metal (copper?) tweezers
Descriptions
Object Description
Metal (copper?) tweezers. Oval with wide hinge, areas of silvery surface metal overlying a dark metal base. Some areas with dark green corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Metal ornament, round body, hinged end perforated
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
/
Huaura Province
/
Huacho
Materials
Copper?
Dimensions
Overall: 2.6 x 1.9 cm (1 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/6205
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(ca 1880-1900's)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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