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Carved bone balance scale beams
Carved bone balance scale beams
Object Number 46-77-30/6042.1
Display Title Carved bone balance scale beams
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone balance, incised circular design, twisted cotton string attached
Classification
  • Bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Cajamarquilla
Materials Bone, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 10.1 x 1.1 x 0.3 cm (4 x 7/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6042.1; 5123

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