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Object Number 40-77-40/10743
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character. The foot bends back to grasp the flattened, leech-shaped bow and is decorated with knobs and ridges. 9x5.5x3.7 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, foot bends back to grasp flat leech-
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 85
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 3.4 x 3 cm (3 7/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 40-77-40/10743
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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