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Balance beam
Object Number 09-1-30/74666
Display Title Balance beam
Descriptions
Object Description Balance beam for pair of balances
Inventory Description Wooden balance, engraved zoomorphic, white pigment, rectangular shell piece
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Wood, Shell, Cotton, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 2.8 x 0.5 cm (5 9/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 74666

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