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One antler implement with incised designs and hole at one end. Bone, decorated o
One antler implement with incised designs and hole at one end. Bone, decorated o
Object Number 46-78-40/5944
Display Title One antler implement with incised designs and hole at one end. Bone, decorated o
Descriptions
Object Description Bone, decorated ornament. Bone, carved and polished with linear incised designs, ornament, hole at one end. Modified. Little to no weathering.
Inventory Description Organic, antler, utilzed, flattened, incised designs, hole at one end
Classification
  • Utilized Antler
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lake Dwellers
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / Lake Dwelling
Materials Antler
Dimensions Overall: 11.15 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm (4 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46.78.40/5944
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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