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Object Number 40-77-40/11769
Display Title Fibula, anthropomorphic
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze anthropomorphic fibula, with 3 knobs instead of the regular 6. The head is a stylized knob with a spiral groove, and the torso is an elongated rectangle with 3 dot-and-circle designs. The remains of an iron spring is rivetted to the end of the bow. 10 x 4 x 4 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fragmentary anthropomorphic fibula, ribbed
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 216a
Materials Bronze, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 4.1 x 3.6 cm (3 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/11769
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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