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Object Number 40-77-40/12489
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character. Knobbed and ridged wire foot bends back to grasp low, flattened leech-shaped bow, which is decorated with raised ridges matching the foot. Three other Middle La Tene fibulae were found in this grave (40-77-40/12490-12492). 8.5 x 1.6 x 2.5 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, fragmentary, knobbed and ridged wire
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 309
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 1.6 x 1 cm (3 5/16 x 5/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/12489
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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