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Object Number 40-83-20/7781
Display Title Sheet of thin silver (?)-in shape of axe
Descriptions
Object Description Sheet of thin silver (?), in shape of axe
Inventory Description Metal, ornament, hammered, 2 perfortions, rectangular with bulbous end, corroded
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 8.8 x 0.1 cm (5 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-83-20/7781

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