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Object Number
46-78-40/5945
Display Title
One long polished antler implement with spherical shape in center.
Descriptions
Object Description
Bone tool or ornament. Long, thin bone tool or ornament, sharp on each end, barrel-like carving in center. Barrell cracked. Modified. Center carving is hollow.
Inventory Description
Organic, antler, utilized, carved, smoothed, spherical shape in center hollowed
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: 20.5 x 2.1 x 1.95 cm (8 1/16 x 13/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46.78.40/5945
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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