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Metal, copper alloy ornament, snake or serpent shaped, with a loop at one end; copper alloy fragment
Metal, copper alloy ornament, snake or serpent shaped, with a loop at one end; copper alloy fragment
Object Number 07-6-10/78233
Display Title Metal, copper alloy ornament, snake or serpent shaped, with a loop at one end; copper alloy fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Copper serpents.
Inventory Description Metal, copper alloy ornament, snake or serpent shaped, with a loop at one end; copper alloy fragment
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Unidentified
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench C; Ashpit 2
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 6.9 × 1.1 × 0.2 cm (2 11/16 × 7/16 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2

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