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Bronze celt - about 2 1/2" long
Bronze celt - about 2 1/2" long
Object Number 54-18-30/7545
Display Title Bronze celt - about 2 1/2" long
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bronze axe, flaring blade.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, Southern Highlands; Lake Titicaca Region
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 4.4 x 0.7 cm (2 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-18-30/7545

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