NMAI 008260: Plate

Primary Title:
NMAI 008260: Plate
Alternate Title: Owner Object Name
Plate
Keyword Type: Object Class
Disk
Keyword Type: Object Sub-class
Plaque/Pectoral?
Keyword Type: Exam Methods
Visual Microscopy
Identifier: Owner Accession Number
NMAI 008260.000
Note: Owner Information Source
PreColumbian Master; Panama Gold
Note: Object Description
Small round disk with two rows of small embossed/punched circles around circumference (punched from side A). Incised line around circumference on side A as well. Two small punched holes at top with flanges/burrs on both sides. The outer edges are slightly folded towards side A. Numbered side: side A, Un-numbered side: side B, 6.4cm diam. 8.7g
Note: Owner Accession
Panama; Chiriquí Province; Bugaba District; Bugaba
Note: Condition Review
The metal is distorted at the center and there are numerous small tears along the edges and one large tear extending from the PL (side A) punched hole. Very small amount of brown accretion at some areas of surface and in the small embossed/punched circles
Note: Analysis Recommendations
XRF
Time Period: Owner Accession Date
1906
Time Period: Examination Date
12/11/2008
Place: Object Origin
Geographic Zone: VGC-Pacific, Bugaba District Country: Panama Province: Chiriquí Province Site: Bugaba Place Time Period: Site Period
Place: Curation Location
Local place: CRC
Actor: Object Excavator
Utley, Frank D.
Actor: Owner Accession Source
Utley, Frank D. (Collected, 1/1/1906)
Actor: Object Owner
NMAI
Actor: Examination Operator
ACH
Condition: Corrosion
Note: Slight pattern of tarnishing in pits/crevices over surface.
Condition: Coloration
Note: Gold
Condition: Usewear Toolmarks
Note: Burrs at the punched holes on both sides. Incised line to delineate design. The punch has left a checked mark and has puncture the metal at some places
Condition: Pseudomorphs
Note: None
Materials:
Gold Alloy
Technique: Fabrication Method
Hammered-Sheet Note: No obvious hammer marks but very thin with irregular edge
Technique: Finishing
Note: Polished
Measurements:
Type:Number of Components Value:1 Units:components
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