Zonnekruis-hanger Durrnberg, brons Alles The Petersen Type S pommel

The Petersen Type S pommel is dominated by a large central lobe

en symboliseert een diepe culturele en spirituele betekenis in verschillende beschavingen

and even brooches with curled or acorn-shaped ends

This gives the dress and its wearer an elegant character

Zonnekruis-hanger Durrnberg, brons Alles The Petersen Type S pommelThis 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