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Object Number 08-33-30/73843
Display Title Sheet metal rattle
Descriptions
Object Description Rattle of thin sheet metal, bivalve design. One valve embossed with human face, roughly oval. 32 mm hinge with central hole approx 3 mm in diameter. Loose green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper repousse ornament, human face, perforated at top of head
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Site F
Additional Geographic Terms Huaca de la Luna, West foot of
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 5.2 x 3.7 cm (1 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 73843
Provenance
Collector Max Uhle (1908)
Donor Max Uhle (1908)

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