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Object Number 71-19-40/5238
Display Title Awl of bone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, tapered to point both ends, one stem perforated, hollow
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: 1.5 x 8.4 x 1.3 cm (9/16 x 3 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 5238

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