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Object Number 71-19-40/5621
Display Title Awls with handles of bone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, awls, short pointed shafts with rounded handles at top
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Stone Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / St. Aubin
Additional Geographic Terms Lake dwellings
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 2 x 1.1 cm (3 1/2 x 13/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 5621

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