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Image Not Available for Squirrel bones; Squirrel femurs
Squirrel bones; Squirrel femurs
Image Not Available for Squirrel bones; Squirrel femurs
Object Number 71-19-40/5835.1
Display Title Squirrel bones; Squirrel femurs
Descriptions
Object Description 2 femurs, sciurus species, squirrel. Not modified, slightly weathered. Note with item, "squirrel bones". 1 juvenile.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal remain
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lake Dwellers
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / St. Aubin
Intrasite Lake Dwellings
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 0.9 x 0.35 cm (2 1/16 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 5835.1, sciurus, Saint-Aubin, Ecurcui K., Ecurevil

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