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1919.59.80

Copper pellet-bell

1919.59.80

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper pellet-bell
Long description
Small pellet-bell. Shell design, pellet missing, hole for attachment in centre of crown. [HLR]
Geographical reference
Peru
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Peru
Lima Region Ancon Necropolis of Ancon unnamed site of grave
Date
Date collected
By 1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1919
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 25 mm box, Length: max 50 mm box, Width: max 35 mm box
Object numbers
Accession number: 1919.59.80

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