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Object Number
71-19-40/5441
Display Title
Pointed tools, of bone made from metatarsus with the upper end forming a handle
Descriptions
Object Description
Pointed tools, of bone made from metatarsus with the lower end forming a handle, with upper end forming handle
Inventory Description
Organic, bone, utilized. tapered to sharp point one end
Classification
- Utilized bone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- ancient European styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
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Switzerland
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St. Aubin
Additional Geographic Terms
Lake dwellings
Materials
Bone
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 18 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 7 1/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
10
Label on object
5441 / Saint Aubin
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