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Animal bone fragments, some with butchery marks; one with possible copper staining. Includes long bones, ribs, vertebrae; mostly mammal
Animal bone fragments, some with butchery marks; one with possible copper staining. Includes long bones, ribs, vertebrae; mostly mammal
Object Number 987-22-10/109606
Display Title Animal bone fragments, some with butchery marks; one with possible copper staining. Includes long bones, ribs, vertebrae; mostly mammal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Animal bone fragments, some with butchery marks; one with possible copper staining. Includes long bones, ribs, vertebrae; mostly mammal
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, Unit 41, Level 8, 88-100 cmbs
Materials Animal bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 9.2 × 3.5 × 2.2 cm (3 5/8 × 1 3/8 × 7/8 in.)
Quantity 79
Label on object H41-8

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