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Gold plated copper shark
Object Number 37-57-20/5155
Display Title Gold plated copper shark
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal effigy fish, plated, glued to warped yellowed plastic, very corroded
Classification
  • Metal
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Veraguas
Materials Tumbaga
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 5 x 2.3 cm (3 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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