Hallstatt Period hoards with luxury items from 6th century BC: Kralice na Hané - "Kralický háj" and Bánov - "Skalky
Abstract
The Hallstatt hoard Kralice na Hané - "Kralický háj" was found in 2003. It contained 8 bronze vessels, 1 iron hanging device for a cauldron and 2 iron heads of support rods.
It was found in a square pit. Only one bronze vessel and the iron objects had undergone heat.
It is dated to 550-500 B.C. (Ha D2). Remnants of fat were found in the bronze cup, demonstrating the use of the objects.
It was part of a burial ritual. The Hallstatt hoardBánov - "Skalky" was found in 2017.
It contains women's jewellery that was stored in and under a ceramic amphora, as well as 1500-2000 pieces of amber, 40 glass beads, 6 bronze dragon clasps (serpentine clasps), 1 bronze harp clasp, 2 bronze ribbed bracelets, 5 hair spiral rings, 1 bronze ring, 1 bronze pin, 4 bronze earrings, 1 bronze spiral, 1 bronze ring, 2 iron belt rings, 1 iron axe with a sleeve and 1 iron disc-shaped object. It is dated to 575-550 B.C. (Ha D1b).
It was a discarded female costume composed as a votive.