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Object Number 12-10-40/E2159
Display Title Awl of bone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, tapered, flattened end, pointed
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Baldegg, Lucerne
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 14.8 x 1.1 cm (1/2 x 5 13/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E2159

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