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Biospecimen: Charred Bone Fragment

1998.19.2616

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Biospecimen: Charred Bone Fragment   (1998.19.2616)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Unclassifiable Artifacts
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Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Prehistoric?
Culture Native American: Southwest

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 3.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 1.6 cm
Weight 8 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Bone
Manufacturing Processes Burning
Munsell Color Information Dark Reddish Orange (10R 4/8) -Reddish markings (inside). Dark Grayish Olive (10Y 2/1) -Outside.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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