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Object Number 40-77-40/12577
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Bronze fibula of Early Roman character. Solid kite-shaped bow is highly arched and ends in a crossbar that rests on the crossbow spring and grasps the spring's crosspiece. The catchplate is exaggerated in length, and ends in a knobbed foot. Found with a similar object (40-77-40/12578). 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.7 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, crossbow spring, kite-shaped bow, knob at end
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Roman
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Sub-site Podklanc, grave 325
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 2.7 x 2.4 cm (2 15/16 x 1 1/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/12577
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1907)

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