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Object Number 40-77-40/11429
Display Title Fibula
Descriptions
Object Description Framentary bronze anthropomorphic fibula. Face projects greatly and hair "halo" has hole drilled on either side from which link "earring" hangs. "Oxhide" shaped torso decorated with 3 dot & circle motifs joining double meander of hatchmarks (bordered with similar marks too). Bow base wrapped with bronze wire. Remains of iron spring connect to it. 13.5x5x4.5 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, anthropomorphic fibula, perforated, decorated torso
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 180
Materials Bronze, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 13.3 x 5 x 4 cm (5 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/11429
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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