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Object Number 16-41-30/A2667
Display Title Spindle whorl
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, spindle whorl, miniature, grooved with red and green pigment
Classification
  • Disk
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province
Additional Geographic Terms South coast: Nasca Valley
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm (9/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A2667
Provenance
Collector Dr. Julio C. Tello
Donor Donated by Dr. Julio C. Tello (1916)

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