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Object Number 40-77-40/12439
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze crossbow fibula. Solid flattened bow is somewhat leech-shaped, but highly arched. Traces of a rivet suggest that this was of Middle La Tene character. 6.5 x 3 x 2.7 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, fragmentary, solid flat bow, highly
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 302
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 2.9 x 2.7 cm (2 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/12439
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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