The Early Iron Age Gold Treasure From Braşov
The Early Iron Age Gold Treasure From Braşov
Author(s): Alexandra Ţârlea, Cristiana Tătaru, Mihai Florea, Cătălina Maria Georgescu, Migdonia Georgescu, Zizi BaltăSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Ancient World
Published by: Institutul de Cercetari Eco-Muzeale Tulcea - Institutul de Istorie si Arheologie
Keywords: treasure; Early Iron Age (Hallstatt B1); notched Brăduţ-type rings; characteristics; tezaur; prima epocă a fierului (Halstatt B1); verigi crestate de tip Brăduţ; caracteristici
Summary/Abstract: This paper presents a recently found gold treasure discovered near the city of Braşov, dated to Hallstatt B1 and containing 22 gold notched Brăduţ-type rings. The treasure is discussed in the context of similar finds from Transylvania, and the characteristics of the items are analysed: decoration, weight, dimensions, shape, technology, decoration techniques, metal composition. The possible functions of this type of rings are also discussed briefly.
Journal: Peuce (Serie Nouă) - Studii şi cercetari de istorie şi arheologie
- Issue Year: XIII/2015
- Issue No: 13
- Page Range: 45-90
- Page Count: 46
- Language: English
