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Object Number
71-19-40/5290
Display Title
Jaws of beaver, lower. Castor canadensis (beaver).
Descriptions
Object Description
Castor canadensis (beaver). 10 left mandibles, 6 right mandibles. Many teeth (especially front) missing. Modified: scratch marks on some.
Inventory Description
Organic, bone, faunal remain, jaws, teeth attached and separated
Classification
- Faunal Remain
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
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Switzerland
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Lake Dwelling
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / Concise
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / Concise
Materials
Bone, Tooth
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 3.9 x 2.5 cm (3 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity
25
Label on object
5290
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