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Disk carved from human skull--engraved design.
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Object Number 86-46-10/A4036.0
Display Title Disk carved from human skull--engraved design.
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary cranial human remains of an adult of unknown sex.
Classification
  • Archaeological
Department Osteological
Date 700 BC-AD 1000
Culture
  • Early Woodland Period
  • Late Woodland Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Newtown / Fish Hatchery Mound; Ohio State Site # 33HA 229 (143)
Intrasite Section 6; 13' N, 700' W of central stake
Additional Geographic Terms Newtown, Southwest; Newtown Road, east of; McCullough Run, south of
Materials Bone
Label on object A4036
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (01/01/1885)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (01/01/1886)

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