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Copper ear spoon
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Object Number 2002.1.853
Display Title Copper ear spoon
Descriptions
Object Description Copper ear spoon
Inventory Description Copper tool, spatula ends.
Classification
  • Domestic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Sacred Cenote?
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm (3 3/4 x 1/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.853

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