NMAI 240657 E: Tube Bead [#5 of 7]

Primary Title:
NMAI 240657 E: Tube Bead [#5 of 7]
Alternate Title: Owner Object Name
Tube Bead
Keyword Type: Object Class
Bead
Keyword Type: Object Sub-class
Tubular
Keyword Type: Owner Provenience Record Type
Accession docs/letters
Keyword Type: Exam Methods
Visual Microscopy
Identifier: Object Number
NMAI 240657.005
Identifier: Owner Accession Number
240657.005
Note: Owner Information Source
PreColumbian Master; Panama Gold
Note: Object Description
Cast tubular bead with raised rings on either end and raised decoration in the form of two faces on either end. Third on string from long bead next to knot. 2.7cm long. 19.9g (all together)
Note: Owner Accession
Panama; Colón Province, Panamá Province; ; ; Lago Alajuelo (Madden Lake). Excavated by Eva and Neville Harte. Presented by Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Sackler
Note: Condition Review
Good condition. No corrosion, losses or damage.
Note: Follow-up Notes
Dendrites in crevices
Note: Analysis Recommendations
XRF X-ray radiograph
Time Period: Examination Date
1/12/2009
Place: Object Origin
Geographic Zone: Panamá/Colón Country: Panama Province: Colón/Panamá Province Site: Lago Alajuelo (Madden Lake) Place Time Period: Site Period
Place: Curation Location
Local place: CRC
Actor: Object Excavator
Harte, Eva and Neville A.
Actor: Owner Accession Source
Sackler, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. (Collected and Given/Collected and Presented, 1/1/1967)
Actor: Object Owner
NMAI
Actor: Examination Operator
ACH
Condition: Corrosion
Note: No corrosion
Condition: Coloration
Note: Gold surface coloration
Condition: Pseudomorphs
Note: None
Materials:
Gold Alloy Note: Gold-copper alloy
Technique: Fabrication Method
Cast- Solid Note: Interior of bead appears porous and pitted, typical of casting. There are dendrites visible in the crevices of the face.
Technique: Joinery
Note: All in wax model
Technique: Finishing
Note: Polished. The exterior surface appears compact and shiny
Measurements:
Type:Number of Components Value:7 Units:components
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