Prunk, Ritual und Tradition im Picenum. Zwei Prachtfibeln mit Bein- und Bernsteinverkleidung aus der „Tomba della Regina” von Sirolo-Numana (Prov. Ancona, Italien)

The “Tomba della Regina” from Sirolo-Numana (Ancona, Italy) is one of the richest graves from the 6th century BC in European archaeology. Found inside a funerary circle, the body of the deceased was completely covered by hundreds of ornaments, mostly made of bronze, silver, iron, amber, ivory, and glass. After almost 30 years since its discovery and excavation, and despite the thorough restoration of the majority of its goods, this tomb still requires a comprehensive scientific study. In the context of a new research project led by the RGZM Mainz, the SABAP Marche and the Museum of Ancona some of the finds are now being reconsidered for further conservation and investigation. This paper presents two previous unparalleled full-dress fibulae with bone decoration and amber inlays. A new reconstruction reveals their complex structure and allows a new classification for both objects. Some comparisons with other rich female tombs of Numana also shed new light on the funerary ritual and the tradition of this Picene site.