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Object Number 2006.32.47
Display Title Small copper Tumi
Descriptions
Object Description Small copper Tumi
Inventory Description Knife, flat, horizontal curved blade, rectangular grip, animal figure on tip
Classification
  • Knife
Department Archaeological
Date ca. 400-1000 AD
Culture
  • Vicus
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 12 x 2.5 cm (3 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Harvard University Art Museums
Provenance
Collector Benjamin Hertzberg (3/4/1968)
Collector Lilian Hertzberg (3/4/1968)
Dealer Federico Taino (3/4/1968)
Donor Harvard University Art Museums (10/11/06)
Seller Federico Taino

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