Fragment of a Tumulus culture wagon model from Mesterháza (Western Transdanubia, Vas county)

Abstract

The study presents a wagon model fragment that is currently part of a private collection. The object was probably found on an unregistered settlement dated to the start of the Tumulus culture (Rei Br B1), showing a strong influence of the Veteřov ceramic tradition. The model, together with a bronze axe and a pin collected on the same spot, are stray finds. These objects underline the cultural variegation, involving Gáta-Wiselburg, Litzen, Věteřov and Tumulus cultural elements, that were revealed by the research during the past decades to characterize the territory of Western Transdanubia during this period.