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Two tablets with drawings
Object Number 2004.29.9600
Display Title Two tablets with drawings
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Peru/ Chimbote / Valley of Santa. / (verso) 2 of 4 tablets found pasted to cloth / taken from a grave near Chimbote, / Valley of Santa, Peru / In collection of Madam Freddle of / Plainfield, N. J. / LM. July 24, 1898
Department Photographic
Date 1898
Culture
  • Peruvian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ancash Region / Santa Province / Chimbote
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 21.59 × 16.51 cm (8 1/2 × 6 1/2 in.)

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