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'The smaller plate and coins were held in a cylindrical wooden container under which the larger plates were placed on top of the other. The imprint of the wooden container remained preserved in the profile of the dig.' D: 35 cm; H: 50 cm
'The bottom was crafted in the form of a ring, with a diameter of 130 mm. Scratches are visible on the plate’s surface, probably traces of cutting food. Since these scratches are few in number, one can conclude that the plate was not used very long or was only used rarely, for special occasions. Incisions that might be interpreted as graffiti can be discerned in the middle of the plate, which will only be clarified once the accumulated deposits are removed.
Shattered plate. [...] The bottom is ring-shaped, with a diameter of 230 mm.
'The silver plate with a figurative image has a circular shape. The middle of the plate contains a decoration in the form of a medallion with a diameter of 93 mm bearing the image of a women on horseback[...] The horse is depicted moving in a trot, indicated by the uplifted left leg and the raised tail, the woman’s pose makes it apparent that the horse has the function of a throne, which is a frequent motif in depictions of the goddess Epona [...] The proportions in the image are not balanced. The horse is smaller than the woman, which is a consequence of iconographic perspective, typical of depictions of goddesses. Furthermore, the woman’s head is disproportionately large in relation to the body, which is probably the result of an unsuccessful attempt to illustrate the sitting position. In this depiction, Epona has braided hair with a part and a bun on the back of her head and a “jewel” on her forehead. In its current, soiled condition, it cannot be ascertained as to whether the folds on the forehead are a diadem or bangs braided into a hairstyle[...] Epona holds a cornucopia in her left hand, and a patera in her right hand. She is dressed in a robe (pallium), with a bare right shoulder. The medallion is encircled by a border 8 mm wide, made of a series of beads and stylised palmettes. The inscription EPONA is engraved on the undecorated surface around the medallion. The letters are filled with niello, which is customary for silver dishes of the time.'
Uploaded by C. Gazdac (Ovct. 2016). Updated by L. Štefan (Jun. 2019). Updated by C. Gazdac (Oct. 2021).
