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Object Number
40-77-40/10369
Display Title
Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description
Bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character, w/ a double horsehead pendant suspended from the pin. Foot of fibula bends back to grasp bow, which below this point widens into a disk decorated w/ raised chevrons containing small incised lines. Foot has ribs and large knob decorated w/ small incised lines. Horsehead pendant has 7 holes drilled at bottom of trapezoidal body. (measurements?)
Inventory Description
Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula with double horsehead pendant suspend
Classification
- Raw Material
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
Slovenia
/
<State>
/
<County>
/
<City>
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Vinica
Intrasite
Grave 35
Materials
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 7.5 x 7 x 3.2 cm (2 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
40-77-40/10369; 56/35
Provenance
Provenance
Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg
(1906)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-77-40/12061 | Fibula, complex |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10155 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10658 | Fibula, certosa |
Pendant
|
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10238 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12086 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10150 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10530 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/11786 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10149 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12663 | Fibula, crossbow |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10336 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/11982 | Pendant, double horsehead |
Pendant
Raw Material |
Vinica
|