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Object Number 40-77-40/12873
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze fibula of Late La Tene character. Foot bends back to join flat, triangular bow which is decorated with a "bull's-eye" motif from which radiate lengthwise striations. The spring has an iron core. 6.7 x 2.8 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, flat incised triangular bow, crossbow spring
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Destroyed grave N
Materials Bronze, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm (2 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/12873
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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