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Needle or awl of bone
Object Number 12-10-40/E2154
Display Title Needle or awl of bone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, point, tapered, pointed both ends
Classification
  • Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Dwelling; Lake Robenhausen
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 9.8 x 0.4 cm (1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E2154

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Awl or needle of bone
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Image Not Available for Awl made of bone
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