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Bone harpoon
Object Number 12-17-40/81541.2
Display Title Bone harpoon
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone harpoon with three barbs, slightly curved, perforated towards the back end, losses
Classification
  • Harpoon
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / <State> / <County> / Lourdes / Cavern of Espelugues
Additional Geographic Terms Lourdes
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 11 × 2.5 × 0.9 cm (4 5/16 × 1 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 81541.2

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