A cast bronze figurine of a Celtic warrior was discovered in Bavaria during excavations at the oppidum of Manching. The warrior is depicted with a raised shield and sword, and evidence suggests it might have been worn as a pendant. Dating back to the 3rd century B.C., the figurine is part of over 40,000 artifacts recovered from a 6,800 square meter excavation site. The Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation utilized X-ray technology on the metallic finds, enhancing understanding of ancient manufacturing techniques and conditions necessary for artifact preservation.
Archaeologists unearthed a rare cast bronze figurine of an armed Celtic warrior in Bavaria, revealing insights into the complex manufacturing techniques of the era.
The figurine, depicting a warrior with a raised shield and sword, exemplifies the lost-wax casting technique, a highly detailed method used in ancient metalwork.
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