Original scientific paper

The shield boss from Emona (Ljubljana): Celtic weaponry in an Early Roman context

Andrej Gaspari ; Donova 9, SI – 1215 Medvode
René Masaryk ; Skupina Stik – Zavod za preučevanje povezovalnih področij preteklosti in sedanjosti, Ljubljana
Matjaž Novšak ; Arhej d. o. o.

Abstract

The article discusses an intentionally deformed iron umbo that was discovered during rescue excavations in the area of insula XLIII in Emona (Ljubljana, Slovenia). The round umbo belongs to the group of Late La Tène Eastern Celtic or Balkan type shield bosses, which were individually used by the warriors of the local tribes of the southeastern Alpine region in the auxiliary infantry and cavalry of the Early Imperial Period. The symmetrical deformation of the flange and the concave dome are perhaps indicative of a ritual act by a veteran, who made an offering of his weapons upon returning to civilian life and settlement in the newly constructed city.

Keywords

archaeology; weapons; Late Iron Age; Mokronog group; Roman Period; Roman army; auxilia; Emona

Hrčak ID:

117879

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/117879

Publication date:

18.3.2014.

Article data in other languages: slovenian

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