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Fish jawbone
Fish jawbone

Fish jawbone

Artist Unknown
Date19th century
MediumBone and ivory, engraved
DimensionsL. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
ClassificationsBone and Ivory
Credit LineGift of the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund
Object numberG.73.8.16
On View
Not on view
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