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Image Not Available for Bone point; Prehistoric
Bone point; Prehistoric
Image Not Available for Bone point; Prehistoric
Object Number 41-72-40/5640
Display Title Bone point; Prehistoric
Descriptions
Object Description Bone point; Prehistoric
Inventory Description Organic, bone, point, tapered bone fragment, bowed in middle
Classification
  • Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Prehistoric Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 0.4 x 1.1 cm (3 7/8 x 3/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-72-40/5640

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