The ‘deposition’ of a disc-butted bronze axe discovered in the Moldavian Plateau, Romania

The authors’ intention is to bring to the notice of specialists a decorated disc-butted axe recently discovered east of the Carpathians, in the Moldavian Plateau. This type of axe (A1, according to the established typologies), with few known items, is a typical discovery (mainly as a component of ho...

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Published inStudia antiqua et archaeologica Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 115 - 132
Main Authors Tencariu, Felix-Adrian, Vornicu, Diana-Mariuca, Vornicu-Țerna, Andreea, Vasilache, Viorica, Sandu, Ion
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi 2014
The Publishing House of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
Subjects
Ancient World
Archaeology
History
symbols of power
Middle Bronze Age
discbutted axe
chasing technique
votive deposition
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Summary:The authors’ intention is to bring to the notice of specialists a decorated disc-butted axe recently discovered east of the Carpathians, in the Moldavian Plateau. This type of axe (A1, according to the established typologies), with few known items, is a typical discovery (mainly as a component of hoards or as an individual find) for the Middle Bronze Age from the area west of the Carpathians — the Wietenberg, Suciu de Sus and Otomani-Füzesabony cultures. The microscopic investigations on the decoration techniques prove the ability of the metallurgical craftsmen to handle complex alloys, as well as a refined artistic sense, qualities used to achieve a certain impressive appearance. The corroboration of all available data on this artefact offers new possibilities for revealing the social and symbolic function of the disc-butted axes of the Bronze Age.
ISSN:1224-2284
2392-6031