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Object Number
78-64-40/16677
Display Title
Horn knife handles. Antler tines
Descriptions
Object Description
Antler tines. One thin, hollowed; one smoothed tip; one w/ smoothed ends. One cracked. Modified, slightly weathered.
Inventory Description
Organic, antler, utilized, one tubular, two open on one end
Classification
- Utilized Antler
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- ancient European styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms
Lake Bienne
Materials
Antler, Bone?
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of one): 4.8 x 2.4 x 2.1 cm (1 7/8 x 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
9
Label on object
16677
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