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Cuprous alloy square cut nail shank, intact, possible "clench" nail, alloyed with lead
Cuprous alloy square cut nail shank, intact, possible "clench" nail, alloyed with lead
Object Number 2011.14.283
Display Title Cuprous alloy square cut nail shank, intact, possible "clench" nail, alloyed with lead
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cuprous alloy square cut nail shank, intact, possible "clench" nail, alloyed with lead
Classification
  • Nail
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H910 Level 4, 56-78cmbd
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 × 0.6 × 0.6 cm (2 7/16 × 1/4 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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