Jewelry
Amulet pendant
Number of tool A11429:347
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Description of use
An axe-shaped pendant with a small bronze ring looped through the top. The top part is narrow, the blade is wide, and it is decorated with stylized sun symbols. Such pendants were worn as amulets - symbols of Thunder. -
Place of archaeological excavation
Mežotne Hillfort
Material
Bronze 
Date
11th - 13th century 
Location
National History Museum of Latvia 
