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Object Number
07-65-10/72845
Display Title
Metal, copper alloy ear spool fragment; copper alloy discoidal object, possible ear spool fragment
Descriptions
Object Description
Copper ear ornament, pieces.
Inventory Description
Metal, copper alloy ear spool fragment; copper alloy discoidal object, possible ear spool fragment
Classification
- Miscellaneous
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Ohio
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Washington County
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<City>
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Ancient Mound
Additional Geographic Terms
Marietta, about 4 miles from; Little Muskingum
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall (Measurements of largest): 4.4 × 4.2 × 1.3 cm (1 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
72845
Credit Line
Gift of the American Antiquarian Society, 1907
Provenance
Provenance
Caleb Atwater
(1814)
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