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Object Number
78-64-30/16420
Display Title
Axe-shaped metal tweezers
Descriptions
Object Description
Two pieces of an axe-shaped metal tweezers, broken at hinge. One piece measures 16 x 29 mm; other measurements in record are for other piece. Portions missing. Dark green corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Copper ornament, hinge end perforated, broken
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
La Libertad Region
/
Pacasmayo Province
/
Jequetepeque
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3.8 x 1.5 cm (1 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
16420
Provenance
Collector
Clarence Bloomfield Moore
(1868 - 1878)
Donor
Clarence Bloomfield Moore
(1868 - 1878)
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