New Traces in Old Barrows. A Reinterpretation of Particular Finds from Barrrow 2 at Szwajcaria Cemetery (Sudovian Culture)
Volume 19 (2013): Societies of the Past: Approaches to Landscape, Burial Customs and Grave Goods, pp. 132–143
Pub. online: 30 September 2013
Type: Article
Open Access
Open Access
Received
22 February 2012
22 February 2012
Revised
28 April 2013
28 April 2013
Accepted
26 August 2013
26 August 2013
Published
30 September 2013
30 September 2013
Abstract
The author recalls the famous princely Sudovian culture grave at Szwajcaria (today within the administrative limits of Suwałki). Apart from presenting the grave furnishings according to up-to-date typological standards, he tries to reinterpret particular finds, identifying the metal fittings of a saddle and the metal mountings of a possible leather bucket aimed at hiding a horse harness. Additionally, an engraved ornament spotted on the head of a shafted weapon Type Vennolum/Ilkjær 15 is presented.