Ornament of gold

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Object Number 73-6-30/7286

Display Title Ornament of gold

Descriptions

Inventory Description Metal, gold sheet, cut into irregular shape, impressed design, 2 perforations

Classification

Metal

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru / Ica Region / Chincha Island

Materials Gold

Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.1 cm (1 7/16 x 7/8 x 1/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 7286

Provenance

Collector Hassler Expedition

Collector Prof. Louis Agassiz

Donor Donated by Museum of Comparative Zoology

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