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Fragment of mammal metapodial bone, with evidence of gnawing
Fragment of mammal metapodial bone, with evidence of gnawing
Object Number 987-22-10/106234
Display Title Fragment of mammal metapodial bone, with evidence of gnawing
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fragment of mammal metapodial bone, with evidence of gnawing
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H16-3B, SW sector, lev 3B 30-40 cmbs/46-56 cmbd
Materials Animal bone
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm (4 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H16-3B

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