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Artists reconstruction of casting weapons in the Iron Age, 1889
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Artists reconstruction of casting weapons in the Iron Age, 1889
Artists reconstruction of casting weapons in the Iron Age, 1889. In the left background metal is being heated in a furnace, while at the right molten metal is being poured into a mould. In the centre the mould is opened and the cast object removed. The Iron Age in Britain lasted from around 700 BC until 43 AD and the arrival of the Romans. It was characterised by an influx of people from the continent, who brought their knowledge of iron technology with them
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Blacksmith Cast Iron Casting Furnace Iron Iron Age Manufacturing Metal Industry Mould Pouring Prehistoric Ann Ronan Pictures
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This print showcases an artist's reconstruction of casting weapons in the Iron Age, dating back to 1889. In this scene, we are transported back to a time when metal was being heated in a furnace on the left side, while molten metal is being skillfully poured into a mould on the right. The central focus reveals the opening of the mould and the removal of a cast object. The Iron Age in Britain spanned from around 700 BC until 43 AD, coinciding with the arrival of Romans. This era witnessed an influx of people from Europe who brought their advanced knowledge of iron technology with them. The image beautifully captures this pivotal period characterized by warfare, weapon production, trade, and manufacturing. Intriguingly monochrome yet rich in detail, this engraving depicts men engaged in various occupations within the metal industry. These skilled blacksmiths diligently work together to create essential weaponry for war and trade purposes during prehistoric times. As we delve into this nineteenth-century artwork by an unknown creator preserved by Ann Ronan Pictures Print Collector1 (not affiliated with any company), it serves as a reminder of our ancestors' ingenuity and resourcefulness in harnessing iron's power for survival and progress.
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