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Object Number 40-77-40/13009
Display Title Fibula, zoomorphic
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary bronze fibula of Early La Tene alpine character; cast in one piece and zoomorphic, with foot bending back to almost rest on bow, and resembling a horse's head. 6.1 x 1.3 x 3.4 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fragmentary anthropomorphic fibula, s-shaped
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Destroyed grave Q
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 3.5 x 1.7 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/13009
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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