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Object Number
82-35-10/52623
Display Title
Metal, copper alloy and iron nuggets, some possibly copper and iron stained objects, one with charcoal adhered to it
Descriptions
Object Description
Large fragments of native copper. The largest appears to have saw marks (3 1/2' x 2 1/2").
Inventory Description
Metal, copper alloy and iron nuggets, some possibly copper and iron stained objects, one with charcoal adhered to it
Classification
- Miscellaneous
- Charcoal
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Hopewell
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Ohio
/
Hamilton County
/
Anderson Township
/
Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite
Mound 4
Additional Geographic Terms
South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials
Copper alloy , Ferrous metal , Charcoal
Dimensions
Overall (Measurements of largest): 8.3 × 5.7 × 2.5 cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 1 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
82-35; 52623
Provenance
Collector
Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam
(1882)
Collector
Dr. Charles L. Metz
(1882)
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
(1882)
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