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Object Number
40-77-40/12483
Display Title
Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description
Fragmentary bronze fibula. Foot bends back to end in zoomorphic ornament that was probably riveted to the navicular bow. The bow is decorated with geometric grooves, and the crossbow spring has a bronze rod core. Found with a similar object (40-77-40/12482), both of Middle La Tene character. 8 x 6 x 4.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, fragmentary, foot bends backand ends in duck
Classification
- Raw Material
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
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Slovenia
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Vinica
Intrasite
Grave 307
Materials
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 4.9 x 4.4 x 2.4 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
40-77-40/12483
Provenance
Provenance
Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg
(1906)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-77-40/12482 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/11851 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12492 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12414 | Fibula, navicular |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12367 | Fibula, crossbow |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/11969 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12086 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12813 | Fibula, crossbow |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10785 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10374 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/11019 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10401 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
|