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Object Number 40-77-40/12283
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Small bronze fibula of Late La Tene character. The knobbed foot bends back to join to the bow, but retains a ridge at the joint reminiscent of a Middle La Tene fibula. The crossbow spring is exaggerated in length. 3.7 x 5.7 x 2.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, small, knobbed foot bends back to join to the
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 283
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 2.7 x 1.8 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 40-77-40/12283
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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