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Object Number 40-77-40/10425
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character. Foot bends back to be riveted to bow w/ iron rivet. At the junction, the foot is set w/ a cone-shaped knob w/ three smaller bosses, on top and on each side. The spring is a separate piece joined to the bow w/ 2 rivets. 10x5.5x3.5 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow, foot bends back and is riveted to bow with
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 40
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm (3 11/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 40-77-40/10425
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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