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Object Number
46-78-40/5943
Display Title
One dark, polished antler with semi-circular designs. Bone, decorated object.
Descriptions
Object Description
Dark carved and polished antler piece with semi-circular, incised designs.
Bone carved and polished with semi-circular carved design. Modified. Little weathering.
Inventory Description
Organic, antler, utilized, one end circular, incised half-circle designs
Classification
- Utilized Antler
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Lake Dwellers
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
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Switzerland
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Lake Dwelling
Materials
Antler
Dimensions
Overall: 12.4 x 1.25 x 0.6 cm (4 7/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46.78.40/5943
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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