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Object Number 40-77-40/11399
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary large bronze crossbow fibula of Middle La Tene character. The knobbed foot bends back to grasp the bow, which then widens into an oval plate. The plate and knob are all decorated with incised geometric lines. 9 x 5 x 3.5 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, crossbow fibula, large, fragmentary, knobbed foot ben
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 174
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 3.7 x 3.2 cm (3 1/4 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 40-77-40/11399
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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