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Object Number
46-77-30/6305
Display Title
Pair of copper tweezers
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of copper tweezers. Round, loose green corrosion product. Small portion corroded away from each disc.
Inventory Description
Copper ornament, round body, perforated hinge end, broken
Classification
- Raw Material
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
/
Huaura Province
/
<City>
/
Vilcoshuara
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 8.8 x 6.8 x 1.4 cm (3 7/16 x 2 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/6305
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(ca 1880-1900's)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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