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Object Number 71-19-40/5473
Display Title Dogs teeth, drilled for ornaments. Canine teeth (probably familiaris).
Descriptions
Object Description Canine teeth (probably familiaris). Permenant canine. Cracked down exposed tooth. Modified: Perforated in root, polished.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, ornament, carnivore tooth, perforated near end
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake dwellings
Materials Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 1 x 0.6 cm (1 3/8 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 5473

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