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Engraved and decorated bones
Engraved and decorated bones
Object Number 2004.24.14390
Display Title Engraved and decorated bones
Descriptions
Object Description Engraved and decorated bones. France: Cavern of Espelugues, Loudres. Taken by F.P. Orchard. 1936. 5 x 7. Cat. Nos.: 81562; 81524; 81582; 81589; 81558.
Subject
  • Decorated
  • Bone
  • Artifact
  • engraved
Department Photographic
Date 1936
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / <State> / <County> / Lourdes / Cavern of Espelugues
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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Engraved and decorated bones
2004.24.14389 Engraved and decorated bones
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Engraved bone, side view
2004.24.14388 Engraved bone, side view
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2004.24.7415 Engraved trapezoidal shaped stone first face
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2004.24.7402 Bone engraved with three lines of zigzag pattern
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2004.24.7401 Engraved bone from Cavern of Espe'lugues, partial shaft
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2004.24.7410 Bone engraved with zigzag pattern
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Bone engraved with six pointed starburst patterns
2004.24.7407 Bone engraved with six pointed starburst patterns
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Fan-shaped, engraved bone
2004.24.7409 Fan-shaped, engraved bone
Cavern of Espelugues
Fragment of engraved bone with diagonal striations
2004.24.7404 Fragment of engraved bone with diagonal striations
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Carved and polished bone shaft
2004.24.7403 Carved and polished bone shaft
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Carved and polished bone with possible animal face
2004.24.7406 Carved and polished bone with possible animal face
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