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Object Number 40-77-40/12061
Display Title Fibula, complex
Descriptions
Object Description Bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character; trapezoidal foot bends back, riveted to leaf-shaped bow, decorated w/lines, near edges border crosshatching; below junction, foot decorated w/crosswise incised lines, set with knob w/3 bosses, square-spiral pattern; from pin hangs double horsehead pendant w/solid trapezoidal body, raised edges; four bottom holes. Catchplate flat. 11 x 5 x 5.5 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, foot bend back and is riveted to lea
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 248
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 5.1 x 5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/12061
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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