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Object Number
40-77-40/12888
Display Title
Fibula, crossbow
Descriptions
Object Description
Fragmentary bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character. Knobbed foot bends back to grasp wire bow, which then widens and flattens into a heart-shaped plate. The foot and bow are decorated with geometric patterns. A large specimen, especially the spring. 8.3 x 9.4 x 3.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, fragmentary, knobbed foot bends back
Classification
- Raw Material
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Early Roman
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
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Slovenia
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Vinica
Intrasite
Destroyed grave O
Materials
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 9.3 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm (3 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
40-77-40/12888
Provenance
Provenance
Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg
(1906)
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| 40-77-40/12893 | Fibula, crossbow |
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| 40-77-40/12757 | Fibula, crossbow |
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| 40-77-40/12933 | Fibula, crossbow |
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| 40-77-40/12934 | Fibula, crossbow |
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| 40-77-40/12668 | Fibula, crossbow |
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Ornament |
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| 40-77-40/12874 | Fibula |
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Ornament |
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| 40-77-40/12761 | Fibula |
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| 40-77-40/11399 | Fibula |
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| 40-77-40/12689 | Fibula, crossbow |
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| 40-77-40/10458 | Fibula, crossbow |
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| 40-77-40/11634 | Fibula, crossbow |
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| 40-77-40/11141 | Fibula, crossbow |
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