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Object Number 40-77-40/12705
Display Title Fibula, crossbow
Descriptions
Object Description Bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character. Flat foot bends back to grasp solid leech-shaped bow. Junction disk is set with amber. 5.8 x 4 x 2 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, foot bend back, leech-shaped bow, di
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Destroyed grave F
Materials Bronze, Amber
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 3.9 x 2.9 cm (2 3/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 40-77-40/12705
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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