Furthermore, it is expected to shed more light on issues of ideology and mortuary practices addressed by the finds. The examination of the two vessels builds on the publication of the gold oak tree wreath that crowned the cremated bones and advances the approach to the burial. The aim of the study is to trace the affinities of these two artefacts with metal vases discovered elsewhere in Macedonia and other regions and to detect networks of actors involved in their production and use. The bronze vessel is plainly decorated on the lid, the handles, and the base, whereas the gold pyxis bears no decoration at all. The pyxis was contained in the larger cist. This paper investigates the two metal vessels of one of the three burials that belonged to a male adolescent and is dated to the late 4th century BCE: a cylindrical bronze cist and a gold pyxis. Although there were no built features to denote the spot of the burials, the individual components associated with them certainly match elite burials in Macedonia, namely metal urns, purple cloths, gold wreaths, and decorative gold attachments. Despite the existence of the large necropolis, three burials were discovered in the area of the sanctuary of Eukleia, in the public sector of the ancient city, a few years ago. Among the numerous tombs, some are characterised by impressive architectural design and grave goods of great artistry.
An extensive necropolis has been brought to light at Aegae, the first capital of the Macedonian kingdom.
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