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Iberian andiron

Iberian andiron found at the Puig Castellar site. Balldovina Tower Museum. Santa Coloma de Gramanet.

 

Iberian andiron found at the Puig Castellar site. Balldovina Tower Museum. Santa Coloma de Gramanet.

 

Wrought iron zoomorphic-type andiron, 125 cm long, 36 cm high and weighing 30 kg. This is one of the most important pieces found in the Iberian settlement of Puig Castellar. 

Formed by a horizontal shaft, it stands on four feet. The ends of the shaft are bent upwards to form a neck at each end, with the head of a bull at one end and a ram's head at the other. The heads are finished off with a conical snout and two horns. The use of andirons is linked to religious ceremonies.

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