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Object Number 40-77-40/10398
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Small, fragmentary bronze wire fibula of Middle La Tene character. The crossbow spring is short, and the foot bends back to grasp the bow at a large knob. The foot also has another, smaller knob, and between them is a square setting w/ a rectangular groove holding a white substance, apparently coral. 4.5x1.5x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, fragmentary, foot bends back to grasp wire bo
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 37
Materials Bronze, Coral
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm (1 9/16 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/10398
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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