OBJECT WITH IVORY
Composite
| IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 96ST05U08cmp01 |
| KERKENES INVENTORY: K96.006 |
| CLASSIFICATION: Tusk / Boar Tusk |
| TYPE: Composite |
| ITEM: Perforated boar tusk with copper alloy |
| MATERIAL: Boar tusk, copper alloy, wood, and leather |
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| Photograph 96sbvf0211 by Behic Gunel and Husein Sen. Drawing by Simone Korolnik. |
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DESCRIPTION Perforated boar tusk with copper alloy sheathing pinned in position, remains of wood in the pulp cavity, and perhaps traces of leather. There is no apparent wear in the drilled holes. Possibly horse gear. |
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DIMENSIONS Length: 112 mm. |
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CONTEXT High Southern Ridge. Schmidt Test Trench 5. Found at a depth of 142 cm from S. corner, at 32 cm along SE baulk from S. corner, and at 154 cm on SW baulk from S. corner. |
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