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Object Number
40-77-40/12251
Display Title
Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description
Fragmentary bronze fibula with a solid "dolphin" shaped bow which ends in plate and loop. The crossbow spring is not a true spring, but hooks through the loop like a hinge. Early Roman in character. Found with two other similar objects (40-77-40/12252, 12253) 3.4 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm.
Inventory Description
Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, fragmentary, solid, plain bow, ends in plate
Classification
- Raw Material
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Early Roman
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
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Slovenia
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Vinica
Intrasite
Sub-site Podklanc, grave 280
Materials
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 3.3 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm (1 5/16 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
40-77-40/12251
Provenance
Provenance
Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg
(1906)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-77-40/12252 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12580 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12896 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12527 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12529 | Fibula |
Ornament
|
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12577 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12606 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12847 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12581 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12578 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12530 | Fibula |
Ornament
|
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12582 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
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