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Human figure, female, of sheet gold
Human figure, female, of sheet gold
Object Number 73-6-30/7291
Display Title Human figure, female, of sheet gold
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, gold sheet in form of human figure, embossed features
Classification
  • Metal
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Chincha Island
Materials Gold
Dimensions Overall: 25 x 9.1 x 0.1 cm (9 13/16 x 3 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 7291
Provenance
Collector Prof. Louis Agassiz (1871-1872)
Collector Hassler Expedition
Donor Museum of Comparative Zoology (1873)

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