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Object Number
71-19-40/5109
Display Title
Tooth pendant. Ursidae, teeth.
Descriptions
Object Description
Ursidae, teeth. Permanent canine; possibly 3 maxillar teeth, 1 of mandible. 2 very large, 2 smaller, cracked. Modified: perforated in root; polished, root has indentations.
Inventory Description
Organic, bone, ornament, teeth of large carnivore, perforated near ends
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms
Lake dwellings; lake concise
Materials
Tooth
Dimensions
Overall: 7.4 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm (2 15/16 x 15/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
5109/Concise/73; 5109/Concise/76; 5109/Concise/78; 5109/Concise/49
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