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Earplug
Object Number 29-34-30/F780I
Display Title Earplug
Descriptions
Object Description Earplug, black ceramic with punctate design.
Inventory Description Ceramic ear plug, punctate design on 1 side
Classification
  • Ear Spool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late horizon
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Prehistoric grave
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon; Central Coast; vicinity of Ancon
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 2 x 1.7 cm (11/16 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Mr. A. C. Spring
Donor Donated by Mrs. A. C. Spring (1929)

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