Fragment: Plaque Item Number: Sf645 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A u-shaped flange of metal with a broken edge, indicating that it was once part of a larger object. Gilded surface.

History Of Use

Appears to be a plaque fragment such as Sf610, and others in this collection. The plaque may have been attached to fabric or other backing.

Narrative

Pre-Inca, before 1476 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru before 1476
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Fragment: Plaque
Identification Number
Sf645
Type of Item
plaque
Material
copper metal, silver metal ? and gold metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, cut, punched, embossed and gilded
Overall
height 0.1 cm, width 2.1 cm, depth 1.6 cm

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Creation Date
before 1476
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
poor
Accession Number
0711/0147