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Large copper knife
Object Number 46-77-30/6298
Display Title Large copper knife
Descriptions
Inventory Description Copper knife, crescent shaped, loop at end of handle.
Classification
  • Knife
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 13.9 x 14.1 x 0.5 cm (5 1/2 x 5 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6298
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (12/1/1940 - 11/1/1944)
Donor Mr. Donald C. Scott (11/1/1944 - 11/26/1946)
Donor Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (11/1/1944 - 11/26/1946)

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