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Object Number 46-77-30/6389
Display Title Very small copper ear plug
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal ear plug, concave sides, flat base, open to, very corroded
Classification
  • Metal
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Rimac Valley
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 1.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 cm (7/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6389
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (12/1940-11/1944)
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (11/26/1946)
Donor Donated by Mr. Donald C. Scott (11/26/1946)

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