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Gold plated copper bell with clay pellet (or clapper), surmounted by zoomorphic
Gold plated copper bell with clay pellet (or clapper), surmounted by zoomorphic
Object Number 40-17-20/7568
Display Title Gold plated copper bell with clay pellet (or clapper), surmounted by zoomorphic
Descriptions
Object Description Gold plated copper bell with clay pellet (or clapper), surmounted by zoomorphic figurine
Inventory Description Metal bell, copper, broken, animal figure on top.
Classification
  • Bell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tumbaga Period IV
  • Veraguas
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Veraguas
Additional Geographic Terms Zapotillo, vicinity of
Materials Tumbaga
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 28.35 g (0.028 kg)
Quantity 2
Label on object 40-17-20/7568

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