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Object Number
974-5-10/52653
Display Title
Metal, copper alloy ear spool and ear spool fragments; mass of adhered ear spools, with charcoal fragments, shell beads, mica fragments, bone fragments, and iron
Descriptions
Object Description
Box of 4 corroded copper objects; two are simple discs, 1.62" dia.; one consists of 2 connected discs, each 1.62" dia.; one of indeterminate shape., 3.5" l
Inventory Description
Metal, copper alloy ear spool and ear spool fragments; mass of adhered ear spools, with charcoal fragments, shell beads, mica fragments, bone fragments, and iron
Classification
- Charcoal
- Mica
- Fragment
- Bead
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Hopewell?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Ohio
/
Hamilton County
/
Anderson Township
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Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Additional Geographic Terms
South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Dimensions
Overall (Measurements of largest): 9 × 5.7 × 4.6 cm (3 9/16 × 2 1/4 × 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
974-5-10/52653
Provenance
Provenance
Unknown
(?)
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