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Object Number
985-27-10/75469.2
Display Title
Ear spool, copper and wood
Descriptions
Object Description
Ear spool, copper and wood
Inventory Description
Metal, personal, ornament, ear spool, copper and wood
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Date
A.D. 1000 - 1600
Culture
- Mississippian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Tennessee
/
Knox County
/
<City>
/
Grave mound
Materials
Metal, Wood, Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 4 x 0.9 cm (1 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
8937
Provenance
Collector
Charles C. Jones, Jr.
(01/01/1927)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1927 - 01/01/1985)
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