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Object Number 40-77-40/10374
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze crossbow fibula with solid leech-shaped bow; bow is of Hallstatt character, but the foot bends back, indicating that the fibula is Early La Tene; this object has a separate spring that was riveted to the bow with iron. 5 x 4.5 x 2 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, fragmentary, solid leech-shaped bow,
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 35
Materials Bronze, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 4.2 x 2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 40-77-40/10374; 56/35
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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