sun cross pendant durrnberg bronze Alle tassen The balance point is situated

The balance point is situated 11 cm below the cross-guard

the bag features fittings constructed from brass

A wide range of separate components is available for the Arthur gambeson — including arms and legs — allowing the ensemble to be expanded whenever required

Bucklers of this type remained in use until the 16th century

air and soul

sun cross pendant durrnberg bronze Alle tassen The balance point is situatedThis ritual sun ornament is based on an original from the Celtic Hallstatt period (800 450 BC), found on the Drrnberg together with a 16 cm long, richly decorated bronze ax blade. The top forms a solar cross and probably symbolized the sun cult; the point decorations may be a further development of cupstone motifs from the Copper Age. The function of the separate parts at the bottom is unclear, but they may have had a ritual role, just like similar