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Fragmentary gold-plated copper ornament- form of bat
Fragmentary gold-plated copper ornament- form of bat
Object Number 36-135-20/4750
Display Title Fragmentary gold-plated copper ornament- form of bat
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal bird effigy, gold plated, glued to yellowed warped plastic, very corroded
Classification
  • Metal
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Veraguas
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Veraguas
Additional Geographic Terms Sona, 25 mi. beyond; Buebe
Materials Tumbaga
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 6.1 x 2.9 cm (2 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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