Clay figurine discovered at Pietroasa Mică - Gruiu Dării, district Pietroasele, Buzău County Cover Image

Figurină de lut descoperită la Pietroasa Mică - Gruiu Dării, com. Pietroasele, jud. Buzău
Clay figurine discovered at Pietroasa Mică - Gruiu Dării, district Pietroasele, Buzău County

Author(s): Eugen Marius Constantinescu
Subject(s): Archaeology
Published by: Muzeul Judetean Buzău
Keywords: clay figurine; Iroan Age; dacians; Pietroasele; Gruiu Dării; Romania; Buzău County

Summary/Abstract: On July 6, 1999, on the wall of the Dacian fortress from Gruiu Dării, a anthropomorphic clay figurine representing a feminine character was incidentally discovered. On the round head are marked the eyes, nose and ears and on the bottom two projections suggests the feet. It is possible that this type of clay figurines have been used in rituals welcoming the spring, representing the wheat spirits sacrificed to a solar deity.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 16
  • Page Range: 105-108
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Romanian