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Object Number 40-77-40/11004
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character. Knobbed foot bends back to grasp bow, which is cast with striations. The bow is in turn riveted to the exaggerated spring. 5 x 5.5 x 2 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, fragmentary, knobbed foot bends back
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 123
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 5 x 1.7 cm (2 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/11004
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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