The paper presents new ideas on interpretation of the Early La Tène art and new studies of Mediterranean
imports in central Europe (pottery, bronze vessels and glass) taking into account the context of their creation
but also of their deposition (with the probable significance of ‘objects of memory’). Not all the pieces must
have been trade goods brought through the Salt route; some may be results of individual events (transaction
gifts, dowry in diplomatic marriages, heritage – keimelia). The examples of the Mediterranean technique,
crafts and science were more important than the imported objects themselves. The latter are clear proofs
of contacts while the imitations and reflexions of Mediterranean models show that these models or ideas
were more or less known also in the more distant regions
