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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 / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / 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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Fibula, crossbow
40-77-40/12412 Fibula, crossbow
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Raw Material
Vinica
Fibula
40-77-40/12014 Fibula
Raw Material
Ornament
Vinica
Fibula
40-77-40/12055 Fibula
Ornament
Raw Material
Vinica
Fibula
40-77-40/12491 Fibula
Raw Material
Ornament
Vinica
Fibula
40-77-40/12794 Fibula
Ornament
Raw Material
Vinica
Fibula
40-77-40/12891 Fibula
Raw Material
Ornament
Vinica
Fibula, complex
40-77-40/12061 Fibula, complex
Ornament
Raw Material
Vinica
Fibula
40-77-40/10425 Fibula
Raw Material
Ornament
Vinica
Fibula, crossbow
40-77-40/12525 Fibula, crossbow
Raw Material
Ornament
Vinica
Fibula, crossbow
40-77-40/12757 Fibula, crossbow
Ornament
Raw Material
Vinica
Fibula
40-77-40/11788 Fibula
Raw Material
Ornament
Vinica
Fibula
40-77-40/12086 Fibula
Ornament
Raw Material
Vinica