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Object Number 976-42-30/11295
Display Title Organic, cordage with knots
Descriptions
Object Description Cordage with knots
Inventory Description Organic, cordage with knots
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Preceramic Cotton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / <County> / <City> / Tank Site
Intrasite F#6
Additional Geographic Terms Ancon-Chillon; Central Coast
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 4.4 cm (2 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 4

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