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Back View of Copper, Shell Inlaid Balance Beam (After Cleaning and Restoration).
Back View of Copper, Shell Inlaid Balance Beam (After Cleaning and Restoration).
Object Number 2004.24.20095
Display Title Back View of Copper, Shell Inlaid Balance Beam (After Cleaning and Restoration).
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Weight and Measure
Subject
  • Inlaid
  • Balance Beam
  • Copper
  • Shell
Department Photographic
Date 1950
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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