The second half of the 15^th century was the time when Kaunas flourished. Kaunas, located at the crossroads of the main Lithuanian land and water roads, became the most important transit trade center. Harbours were established on the banks of the Nemunas and the Rivers, and near them, there were merchants’ quarters with warehouses, shops, taverns, and inns. One of these buildings is the so-called Perkūnas House.

The exhibition presents valuable archeological findings found by archeologist M. Bertašius during detailed archeological excavations in 2012 near the western façade of the Perkūnas House. The findings in the formed and natural cultural layers are typical of the end of the 15^th century and the first half of the 16^th century. These findings also date the construction of the Perkūnas House to a similar period. The fragments of tiles, dishes, and household articles reveal the typical lifestyle of a wealthy citizen, a merchant. A horseshoe brooch typical of the 10^th-11^th centuries found in the top layer signifies a constant development and change of the city.

The exhibition has been prepared by Eglė Jesulaitytė, the custodian of the archeological collection

The clay mass is gray with a fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The tile was a square orifice; the rim is horizontally cut and smooth. One can see rings in some places on the walls. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown with fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The tile was a square orifice; the rim is horizontally cut and smooth. The finding is burnt and coated. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown with a fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The tile was a square orifice; the rim is horizontally cut and smooth. The inside is covered with a green glaze. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown with a fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The tile was a square orifice; the rim is horizontally cut and smooth. The fragment is split and crumbled. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is grey with a fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The tile was a square orifice; the rim is horizontally cut and smooth. The fragment is split and crumbled; it was on fire; burnt. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is grey with fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The tile was a square orifice; the rim is horizontally cut and smooth. The fragment is split and crumbled. The corner part of the tile has remained. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown with fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The tile was a square orifice; the rim is horizontally cut and smooth. One can see rings in some places on the walls. The fragment is split and crumbled. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown with fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The tile was a square orifice; the rim is horizontally cut and smooth. The fragment is split and crumbled. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown; the inside is covered with a yellowish-greenish glaze. A rosette imprint can be seen on the base. The walls are ringed. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown; the inside is covered with a grey glaze. A rosette imprint can be seen on the base. The walls are ringed. On the outside of the base, one can see splashes of glaze.16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is grey with fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The rim is flared and flattened. The finding is coated and split. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brownish-grey with a fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The rim is flared towards outside and vertically cut. The finding is coated and burnt. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brownish-grey with fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. The rim is flared towards the outside and vertically cut. The finding is coated and burnt. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is grey with fairly abundant medium-grained inclusions. Rings are clearly visible on the outside of the wall. The rim is smooth and horizontally cut. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is white with fine admixture. The walls are thin, only 3-4 mm. It was a luxurious item. The fragment is crumbled. 16^th-19^th century.

A square-cut plate with a small handle. The purpose of the article is unclear. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brownish. The surface is covered with a rich yellowish glaze. The pan was with three legs; two of them have remained, 3 and 4 cm of length. The finding is burnt and glued together. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown. The fragment is split and crumbled. 16^th-19^th century.

The clay mass is brown. The surface is covered with a rich dark green glaze. The finding is split and battered. 16^th-19^th century.

A horseshoe brooch with poppy ends. Bronze. The bow is undecorated. 11^th century.