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Large tusks of boar
Image Not Available for Large tusks of boar
Object Number 71-19-40/5088
Display Title Large tusks of boar
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal remain, tusks of boar
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / St. Aubin
Intrasite Lake Dwellings
Materials Tusk
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 11 x 2.1 x 0.9 cm (4 5/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 55+
Label on object 5088; 107

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