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Fibula, anthropomorphic
Object Number 40-77-40/10965
Display Title Fibula, anthropomorphic
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze anthropomorphic fibula w/3 knobs instead of normal 6; stylized face; hair has halo w/5 drilled holes (1 still intact). Neck is decorated w/incised chevrons and dot-&-circle throat design. Rectangular torso decorated w/2 bull's eye motif lines and etched incisions. Iron rivet is present where spring would have joined bow. (measurements?)
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, anthropomorphic fibula, incised, perforated and ribbe
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 120
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 4.3 x 4 cm (3 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/10965
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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