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Metal, copper alloy ear spool and ear spool fragments, one with pearl bead adhered to it
Metal, copper alloy ear spool and ear spool fragments, one with pearl bead adhered to it
Object Number 974-5-10/52619
Display Title Metal, copper alloy ear spool and ear spool fragments, one with pearl bead adhered to it
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, copper alloy ear spool and ear spool fragments, one with pearl bead adhered to it
Classification
  • Pearl
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hopewell
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Altar 3 (?)
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 1.8 × 1.8 × 1 cm (11/16 × 11/16 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Provenance
Provenance Unknown (?)

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Ornament
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Mica
Ornament
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Utilized Shell
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Mica
Charcoal
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Metal, copper alloy ear spool fragment, with charcoal fragment adhered to one side
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Ornament
Charcoal
Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26