Collection trésor de Vix - Ecran 11

The Princess of Vix was buried wearing a torc and a luxurious set of jewelry.

The torc, a necklace featuring a Celtic design, symbolizes power. It is a gold band that weighs 480 grams (1.80 lbs) and is shaped like an arc, with its two ends resting on a lion paw that is positioned on hollow spheres. This object was initially discovered around the skull of the Princess of Vix during excavations in 1953. At first, it was interpreted as a diadem. However, it is designed to be worn around the neck, like a necklace, by a member of the aristocracy. Its placement in the tomb likely resulted from the tomb's collapse shortly after the burial.