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Decorative architectural element

Title Decorative architectural element

Description The item has a hemispheric shape, decorated with nervures, the sides bearing schematically rendered aquatic birds (the head, neck and the upper part of the wings). At the base, the piece has a 2 cm thick margin. These elements were discovered on the Grădişte Hill (Sarmizegetusa Regia), in the sacred area and close to the fortification (e. g., in the emplecton of the walls). It is presumed they had an ornamental function, probably in some edifices from the sacred area. Place of discovery: Grădiştea de Munte – Dealul Grădiştii, Orăştioara de Sus commune (Hunedoara County) Dimensions: L: 25 cm, l: 19,5 cm, H: 19,5 cm Material: limestone Technique: carving

Geographic coverage Latitude:45 37’23” N; Longitude: 23 18’43” E

Historical Date 1st century BC. - 1st century AD.

Time Period Dacian Era

ID 40498

Scan Type 3D

Scan Format 3DPDF

Digitization Method

Language Romanian

Rights CC BY-NC-ND

Source Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization, Deva

Data Provider Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization, Deva

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