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Organic, shell, utensil, fish-hook wrapped in fishing line
Organic, shell, utensil, fish-hook wrapped in fishing line
Object Number 2003.1.131
Display Title Organic, shell, utensil, fish-hook wrapped in fishing line
Descriptions
Object Description Organic, shell, utensil, fish-hook wrapped in fishing line
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utensil, fish-hook wrapped in fishing line
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Java
Materials Shell?
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 2.8 x 1.1 cm (2 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.1.131

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