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Object Number 32-72-40/E3878
Display Title Bone needle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, needle, tapered to point, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Sweden
Additional Geographic Terms Sigtuna; Stockholm, 30 mi N of; Great Lakes, on the W shore of
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 0.9 x 9.3 x 0.6 cm (3/8 x 3 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E3878

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