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Metal, copper alloy and iron nuggets, some possibly copper and iron stained objects, one with charcoal adhered to it
Metal, copper alloy and iron nuggets, some possibly copper and iron stained objects, one with charcoal adhered to it
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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