Lukovit Treasure

The exquisite Lukovit treasure consists of two different groups of jewellery objects. The groups include plates, applications for horse bridles and vessels, 9 phials, 3 ewers, and a bowl. The precious metal used for the creation of the ancient Lukovit treasure is silver. Nevertheless, some adornments are covered with gold in order to underline the finely crafted ornaments and images portraying floral shapes, human heads, and other beautifully decorated elements.

On some objects of the Lukovit treasure, there are skilfully depicted equestrians. In addition, on two of the plates, there is a beautifully decorated scene with a lion hunting a deer. Other plates illustrate a couple of equestrians hunting a lion. The lion is beneath the hoofs of the horses. These scenes, according to archaeologists, are typical of ancient Thracian art and have a social meaning for glorifying the royal power. It is estimated that this exceptional ancient work of art was created by different craftsmen, and it is dated to the 4th century BCE.