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Opossum bone fragment
Image Not Available for Opossum bone fragment
Object Number 2002.1.2225
Display Title Opossum bone fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Opossum bone fragment
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal remains, opossum fragment
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 2.9 x 1.1 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.2225; OPO-/SUM/MAD.

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