Chiemsee Cauldron, Gold cauldron in Lake Chiemsee, Germany.
The Chiemsee Cauldron is a circular gold vessel weighing approximately 10.89 kilograms and made from 18-carat gold with Celtic decorations. It measures 50 centimeters across and 30 centimeters in height.
The piece was commissioned during the Nazi period for an education center near Chiemsee. A local diver discovered it in 2001 approximately 200 meters from the Arlaching shore in Bavaria.
The Celtic-inspired decorations on the vessel initially led experts to believe it came from ancient times, but later analysis showed otherwise. Today it serves as an example of how craftspeople have recreated traditional designs in modern periods.
The artifact is currently subject to legal proceedings regarding ownership rights and is not accessible to the public. Information about its location and status can be obtained from local museums or authorities.
The cauldron was thrown into the lake under unclear circumstances and lay there for about 70 years before being discovered. Its discovery brought to light a hidden episode from the 20th century that had long been forgotten in local history.
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