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Carved and painted mirror
Object Number 2004.29.9377
Display Title Carved and painted mirror
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Peru / 10. Ancient carved and painted mirror from Peru / The reflecting surface is a mosaic of iron pyrites. / Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation / New York. (Cat. 14-665)
Department Photographic
Date 1928
Culture
  • Peruvian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.97 × 8.89 cm (5 1/2 × 3 1/2 in.)

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