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Object Number
08-33-30/73832
Display Title
Metal tweezers
Descriptions
Object Description
Axe-shaped metal tweezers, dark green corrosion product. Edges of blades are missing. Remains of cord in hole at center of hinge.
Inventory Description
Copper tweezers, flared at tips, perforated hinged end with string attached.
Classification
- Domestic
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
La Libertad Region
/
Trujillo Province
/
Trujillo
/
Site F
Additional Geographic Terms
Huaca de la Luna, foot of
Materials
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 3.3 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm (1 5/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
73832
Provenance
Exchange participant
Max Uhle
(1908)
Donor
Max Uhle
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