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Object Number 52-7-40/6465
Display Title Fragment of carved antler: linear decoration on all sides. Very stylized piece,
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of carved antler: linear decoration on all sides. Very stylized piece, representing perhaps an animal head
Inventory Description Organic, antler, utilized bone, carved linear design
Classification
  • Utilized Antler
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Russia
Additional Geographic Terms Russia, Presumed to be from: Caucasus-Virchow's cave; Mekamet, near; Kutais Reg.
Materials Antler
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 3 x 1.8 cm (1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-7-40/6465; Th.41

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