Cast metal knife

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Object Number 968-14-30/8502

Display Title Cast metal knife

Descriptions

Object Description Cast metal knife with llama headed handle. Handle 109 mm x 8-11 mm in diameter. Measurements in full record are for blade. Loop behind head of llama. Dark tight corrosion product, some green.

Inventory Description Bronze knife, rectangular blade, llama head at top of handle, loop at back

Classification

Raw Material
Knife

Department Archaeological

Culture

Inca

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Materials Bronze

Dimensions Overall: 14.1 x 12.9 x 2.3 cm (5 9/16 x 5 1/16 x 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 968-14-30/8502

Provenance

Donor Ward M. Canaday (2/6/1968)

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