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Object Number 40-77-40/10573
Display Title Fibula, anthropomorphic
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze anthropomorphic fibula. Torso is decorated with a serpent cast in relief, surrounded by dot-and-circle "eyes". The spring is a separate piece riveted to the cast bow, and the junction is wrapped with bronze wire. 11.5 x 4 x 4 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, anthropomorphic fibula, cast of snake on chest, featu
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 65a
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 11.1 x 4.6 x 3.7 cm (4 3/8 x 1 13/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/10573
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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