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Fíbula of Lancia, exhibited in the National Archaeological Museum (Madrid).
Main entrace of the Nacional Archaelogical Museum (Madrid).

The Fibula of Lancia, also known as the Celtiberian Fibula of Lancia, or the fibula del caballito (little horse's fibula), is a brooch or pin made of bronze, used to fasten clothing. It is posited to have been crafted by astures or celtiberian metalsmiths, (celtic or celticized tribes from the Iberian Peninsula), between the year 300 and 101 AD.

Discovery

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It was found in the archaeological site of the ancient astur city of Lancia, in the municipality of Villasabariego, located in the Province of León, Castile and León, (Spain).

Symbology

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The fibula represents a mounted warrior and a defeated warrior with his head situated under the horse; these fibulae would have been worn solely as emblems by the warrior elite at the time.

Characteristics

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Conservation

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The piece is permanently displayed at the National Archaelogical Museum of Spain, in Madrid. Its inventory number is 22925.

See also

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