The ensemble of the young woman from Pforring is unusual in its composition and allows exciting conclusions to be drawn about the social and cultural environment of the dead, says Prof. Mathias Pfeil.
The wide variety of the objects, the combination of practical and decorative pieces, suggests this was not just an elegant jewel or accessory, but also conveyed wealth and status.
The grave of a young woman from the first half of the 5th century was unearthed in 2016, containing many grave goods, including a group of assorted objects.
The pendants may also have been talismans worn for protective purposes, providing insight into the late antique culture on the Danube border of the Roman Empire.
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