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Object Number 12-10-40/E2142
Display Title Awl of bone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, handle, tapered, pointed end
Classification
  • Bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Dwelling of Locras; Lake Bienne; Bern
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 14.8 x 1.8 cm (1 13/16 x 5 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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