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Bones of beaver. Mustelidae; some type of marten (otter, beech, mink).
Bones of beaver. Mustelidae; some type of marten (otter, beech, mink).
Object Number 69-37-40/4935
Display Title Bones of beaver. Mustelidae; some type of marten (otter, beech, mink).
Descriptions
Object Description Mustelidae; some type of marten (otter, beech, mink). Skull, teeth missing. Largely complete. No apparent modification.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal, skull, possibly of beaver
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / Concise
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / St. Aubin
Intrasite Lake Dwellings
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 4.1 x 2.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C.VI.9/9

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