The Celtic display

Celts began settling in Lower Silesia at the end of the fifth century BC. They occupied, among other areas, the fertile land between the Bystrzyca and Oława rivers. In the section devoted to them, everyday objects appear alongside ornaments and evidence of burial customs. One important skill of Celtic craftspeople was making vessels on a potter's wheel. This enabled the production of high-quality pottery, also featured in the museum's account of this community.

Clothing and equipment offer a view of other aspects of life. Linen and woollen clothes were fastened with bronze or iron brooches. Chain belts were also made from these metals and could indicate their wearer's status. Gold and silver coins were used in trade, while amber travelled from north to south. A reconstructed grave provides another context for the objects: the deceased was laid on their back, with vessels containing food and drink placed near the head. Weapons accompanied warrior burials. This arrangement helps us understand objects as parts of someone's equipment, rather than simply individual ornaments in a display case.