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1985.49.134

Polished pyrite mirror

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1985.49.134

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Collection type
Object
Description
Polished pyrite mirror
Long description
A conical oval plaque of pyrite, with two perforations. This could be an ancient Mexican mirror.
Date
Date collected
By 1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Pyrite Stone, Material Mineral, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 83 mm, Width: max 73 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.49.134

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