74 Razors
The two razors shown here are decorated with depictions of ships. In the water-rich north, ships symbolised power and wealth as well as control over raw material deposits and long-distance contacts, in short: knowledge of the world at that time. Thus, during the Bronze Age, the meaning of the ship changed to a divine vehicle for the eternal journey of the sun across the firmament. The circular symbol on the razor from Volksdorf represents the sun. On the piece from Bockhorst, a fish can be seen above the ship and flanked by snakes and the animal-headed ship's sterns.
Info: Showcase 74
Razor (with Ship Motive)
Age: 800 v. Chr. Bronze Age
Bronze Age: Metal extraction began as early as 6,000 years ago in the Middle East, but reached Europe not until much later. Bronze, a copper-tin alloy, first appeared in Western Europe around 1800 BC. The use of metal was accompanied by historical developments of the greatest importance. Mining and processing required distribution; i.e., exchange and transport of raw materials. There were numerous transport routes and means for large quantities of ore and finished products. Transport was obviously by cart - which presupposed the general spread of the wheel - but also across rivers by raft and dugout canoe.
Material: Bronze
Location: HH-Volksdorf
Razor (with Ship Motive)
Age: 800 v. Chr. Bronze Age
Bronze Age: Metal extraction began as early as 6,000 years ago in the Middle East, but reached Europe not until much later. Bronze, a copper-tin alloy, first appeared in Western Europe around 1800 BC. The use of metal was accompanied by historical developments of the greatest importance. Mining and processing required distribution; i.e., exchange and transport of raw materials. There were numerous transport routes and means for large quantities of ore and finished products. Transport was obviously by cart - which presupposed the general spread of the wheel - but also across rivers by raft and dugout canoe.
Material: Brass
Location: Bockhorst