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Object Number 68-13-40/3238
Display Title Floats of bark, for nets
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood, worked, square, rectangular, round, perforated center
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / Robenhausen
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 5.9 x 1.8 cm (1 3/4 x 2 5/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 3238

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