A Roman Iron Age casting mould from Zealand, Denmark – Rare evidence of metal casting technology in Barbaricum

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To explore the significance of a discovered bronze casting mould and its implications for metal casting technology during the Roman Iron Age.
Detailed analysis of the bronze casting mould found near Ringsted, Denmark.
Review of existing archaeological literature on copper alloy casting forms from the Roman period.
Discussion of the function and importance of the discovered mould.
Identification of the mould used for casting silver belt fittings of type Raddatz O15.
Establishment of the dating of the mould to the Roman Iron Age.
Analysis suggests advanced metal casting techniques were present in Barbaricum.

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Archaeological investigation uncovers a bronze casting mould in Denmark, suggesting advanced metal technologies.

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