Database

Axle-box

Title Axle-box

Description The item has a tubular (cylindrical) shape, widened at one of the ends. Axle-boxes used to be attached to the hubs of chariot wheels. Most Dacian axle-boxes were made of iron and come from everyday use chariots. Bronze axle-boxes formed part most likely of funeral chariots or parade chariots. Find-spot: Costeşti – Cetăţuie (Hunedoara county) Dimensions: H: 3,7 cm; D max: 6,4 cm. Material: bronze Execution technique: cast

Geographic coverage Latitude:45° 40' 50'' N; Longitude: 23° 09' 20'' E

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

Time Period Dacian Era

ID V 34447

Scan Type 3D

Scan Format 3DPDF

Digitization Method

Language Romanian

Rights CC BY-NC-ND

Source National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

Data Provider National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

Provider Romania