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Pointed tools, of bone made from metatarsus with the lower end forming a handle
Pointed tools, of bone made from metatarsus with the lower end forming a handle
Object Number 71-19-40/5440
Display Title Pointed tools, of bone made from metatarsus with the lower end forming a handle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized bone, pointed tools, possibly made from metatarsal
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / St. Aubin
Additional Geographic Terms Lake dwellings
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 11.7 x 1.4 x 1 cm (4 5/8 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 19
Label on object 5440, saint-aubin, 57

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