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Object Number 40-77-40/10785
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze crossbow fibula of Early La Tene character. Foot bends back and is riveted to a small "fish tail" shaped ornament that in turn rests on the solid leech-shaped bow. At the junction of the foot to the ornament is a disk with a rod on which is set an amber bead, capped with a bronze ring incised with small lines. 6.5 x 4.3 (spring) x 3.3 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, cross-bow spring, leech-shaped bow, amber bea
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 92
Materials Bronze, Amber
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 40-77-40/10785
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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