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Object Number
21-15-30/92434
Display Title
Metal spindle whorls
Descriptions
Object Description
Cast metal spindle whorls, biconical in shape, with 2.5 mm diameter axial hole. Dark green corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Copper spindle whorls, carinated body, 2 groups strung on copper wire.
Classification
- Raw Material
- Domestic
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm (9/16 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
10
Label on object
92434
Provenance
Collector
A. W. Robinson
(1890 - 1921)
Donor
A. W. Robinson
(1890 - 1921)
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