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Object Number 40-77-40/11111
Display Title Fibula, crossbow
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze fibula of Middle La Tene character; knobbed foot bends back to grasp kite-shaped bow, which is decorated with a groove around the edge and a lengthwise ridge with small oblique striations; crossbow spring is exaggerated in length. 5 x 7 x 1.5 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, fragmentary, knobbed foot bends back to grasp
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 136
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 5.2 x 1.7 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/11111
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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