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Metal, copper alloy ornaments, domed, two perforations each, two possibly silver plated, possible buttons; three objects strung on wire
Metal, copper alloy ornaments, domed, two perforations each, two possibly silver plated, possible buttons; three objects strung on wire
Object Number 84-6-10/34539
Display Title Metal, copper alloy ornaments, domed, two perforations each, two possibly silver plated, possible buttons; three objects strung on wire
Descriptions
Object Description Copper ornament.
Inventory Description Metal, copper alloy ornaments, domed, two perforations each, two possibly silver plated, possible buttons; three objects strung on wire
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Mound 4; General diggings throughout the mound
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 2.9 × 2.6 × 0.5 cm (1 1/8 × 1 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 34539
Provenance
Collector Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam (10/01/1883-10/31/1883)
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (10/01/1883-10/31/1883)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (01/01/1884)

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