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Object Number 46-77-30/9583
Display Title Necklace, silver beads
Descriptions
Object Description Six beads of sheet silver cut in the form of double-headed birds. Feet end rolled into cylinder (2 x 0.3 cm., length x diameter); when threaded the birds hang head down. Beak detail incised and eyes in relief.
Inventory Description Metal beads, flat with tube for string, embossed
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Chillon Valley
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm (7/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 46-77-30/9583

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