A “Slavic” bow fibula found at Rapoltu Mare – Șeghi (Hunedoara County, Romania)
A “Slavic” bow fibula found at Rapoltu Mare – Șeghi (Hunedoara County, Romania)

Summary/Abstract: This archaeological note presents a “Slavic” bow fibula discovered by chance south of Rapoltu Mare village (Rapoltu Mare Commune, Hunedoara County, Romania), on the ground level of the Șeghi archaeological site. According to its workmanship and decoration details, the copper-alloy exemplar belongs to Werner I H type “Slavic” bow fibulae. In general, brooches included in this group evolved after the mid-6th century and were made no later than the first half of the 7th century. As evidenced by the repertory of finds, similar material culture products have been attested in Transylvania only in the Târnavelor area, which is why the dress accessory from Rapoltu Mare-Șeghi may be deemed uncommon in the western part of Romania.

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