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Object Number
40-77-40/12492
Display Title
Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description
Fragmentary bronze fibula of Middle La Tene character. Wire foot bends back to end in paddle shaped ornament that is riveted to the leaf-shaped bow, and is set with a knob with three bosses. The ornament, knob, and bow are decorated wtih incised geometric lines. The crossbow spring has an iron core. Found with two other similar objects (40-77-40/12490, 12491). 9.5 x 6.2 x 3.2 cm.
Inventory Description
Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, fragmentary, wire foot bends back to end in p
Classification
- Raw Material
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
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Slovenia
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Vinica
Intrasite
Grave 309
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 3.1 x 1.6 cm (3 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
40-77-40/12492
Provenance
Provenance
Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg
(1906)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-77-40/12412 | Fibula, crossbow |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12014 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12055 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12491 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12794 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12891 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12061 | Fibula, complex |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/10425 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12525 | Fibula, crossbow |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12757 | Fibula, crossbow |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/11788 | Fibula |
Raw Material
Ornament |
Vinica
| |
| 40-77-40/12086 | Fibula |
Ornament
Raw Material |
Vinica
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