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The paper examines a bronze bracelet with five mythological plot inserts, found at the Staroselsky Mordo­vian (Teryuhansky) cemetery. According to the authors, the bracelet represents a synthesis of various religious motifs: its mythological scenes feature transcultural archetypes, which indicates the universal nature of the plots, the unity of cultural codes and the interrelationships of religious beliefs that are reflected in this adorn­ment. Having considered all the images, the authors came to a conclusion that the composition of the scenes is not random. The main scene, which is also central, provides information about the world order, the supreme goddess and her hypostases. It is surrounded on both sides by two protective images in the form of guardian animals - griffins. On the sides of the bracelet are two traditional images of apparent importance for the self­consciousness of the Mordvins-Teryukhans - “utkokon” (duck-horse) and totem leopard. The presented five- part system with a female image in the center is commonly encountered at various art monuments of many cultures.

Abstract Up to now, there have been few monographic analyses of metal ornaments in China. This study presents a case study of the metallurgical archaeology on bracelets from Huili (会理), which may shed light on the issue as production status, technical level, use of raw material and workmanship exchange. Ten bronze bracelets from the Fenjiwan (粪箕湾) site, Huili County and nine ancient slags within 2 km were analyzed by pXRF and MC-ICP-MS methods. The classification of bronze bracelets according to alloy ratio is exactly the same as that of lead isotope. One group used local copper from Huili without adding lead, while the other group added lead material from the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. Combined with other relevant data, the results indicate that the technology route of bronze in Southwest China was from Cu-Sn binary alloys to Cu-Sn–Pb ternary alloys, and during the Warring States period (475-221 BC), this region may have certain contacts and exchanges with the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and even the Central Plains.

Up to now, there have been few monographic analyses of metal ornaments in China. This study presents a case study of the metallurgical archaeology on bracelets from Huili (会理), which may shed light on the issue as production status, technical level, use of raw material and workmanship exchange. Ten bronze bracelets from the Fenjiwan (粪箕湾) site, Huili County and nine ancient slags within 2 km were analyzed by pXRF and MC-ICP-MS methods. The classification of bronze bracelets according to alloy ratio is exactly the same as that of lead isotope. One group used local copper from Huili without adding lead, while the other group added lead material from the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. Combined with other relevant data, the results indicate that the technology route of bronze in Southwest China was from Cu-Sn binary alloys to Cu-Sn–Pb ternary alloys, and during the Warring States period (475-221 BC), this region may have certain contacts and exchanges with the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and even the Central Plains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Archival research uncovered documents of research as well as investigation activities in the village of Obid. Finds come from various periods. Part of the finds dated to the La Tène period was bought by the National Museum in Budapest. The finds comprise pottery and a bracelet which were included among grave goods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]