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Ornament made of tusk. Suidae, sus scrofa, tooth.
Ornament made of tusk. Suidae, sus scrofa, tooth.
Object Number 2006.25.23
Display Title Ornament made of tusk. Suidae, sus scrofa, tooth.
Descriptions
Object Description Suidae, sus scrofa, tooth. Permanent lower. Modified: polished and perforated in root.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, ornament, tusk, perforated near end
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake dwellings
Materials Tusk
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 1 x 0.8 cm (2 3/8 x 3/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2006.25.23; 5466

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