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Object Number
974-5-10/52651
Display Title
Metal, copper alloy ear spool fragment; pearl beads and bead fragments
Descriptions
Object Description
One corroded copper disc, 1 5/8" diameter; 1/2" thick; also 3 chipped beads, 1/4" diameter.
Inventory Description
Metal, copper alloy ear spool fragment; pearl beads and bead fragments
Classification
- Pearl
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Date
200 B.C.- A.D. 400
Culture
- Hopewell?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Ohio
/
Hamilton County
/
Anderson Township
/
Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Additional Geographic Terms
South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials
Pearl , Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall (Measurements of ear spool): 4.4 × 4.3 × 1.5 cm (1 3/4 × 1 11/16 × 9/16 in.)
Quantity
6
Label on object
974-5-10/52651
Provenance
Provenance
Unknown
(?)
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