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Object Number
73-6-30/7322
Display Title
Semi-circular blade
Descriptions
Object Description
Sheet metal tumi, semi circular blade, trapezoidal handle. 70 mm wide at extremity of handle. Blade approx. 1.5 mm thick. Loose green corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Copper tumi, long handle.
Classification
- Raw Material
- Knife
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
/
Lima Province
/
Ancon
Additional Geographic Terms
Chillon Valley
Materials
Copper?
Dimensions
Overall: 31.8 x 13 x 0.3 cm (12 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
7322
Provenance
Collector
Prof. Louis Agassiz
(1872)
Collector
Hassler Expedition
Donor
Hassler Expedition
(1873)
Donor
Museum of Comparative Zoology
(1873)
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