Jewellery Archive
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Scandinavian late Viking Age art styles as a part of the visual display of warriors in 11th-century Estonia
Posted on February 24, 2013 | No CommentsArtefacts decorated in Scandinavian Late Viking Age art styles have been known for a long time in the Estonian archaeological material, and were first published as early as 1914 by Max Ebert; a more comprehensive overview was given in 1929 by Birger Nerman. The finds include silver-plated and sometimes partially gilded weapons, as well as belt and scabbard fittings, plaques, and only a few pieces of jewellery. -
In Heaven and on Earth: Church Treasure in Late Medieval Bohemia
Posted on August 15, 2012 | No CommentsMy work, thus, focuses on the intellectual concepts and practical policies involved in the development of treasuries in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries in Bohemia. It oscillates between three main disciplines of history: art, religious, and cultural history. -
Emeralds, sapphires, pearls and other gemmological materials from the Preslav gold treasure (X century) in Bulgaria
Posted on August 5, 2012 | No CommentsThe medieval settlement of Preslav (now Veliki Preslav) was founded during the VIII to IX century. It has been proclaimed the second capital of Bulgaria in 893 and is related to the reign of Tsar Simeon the Great. -
Looking a medieval gift horse in the mouth. The role of the giving of gift objects in the definition and maintenance of the power networks of Philip the Bold
Posted on June 13, 2012 | No CommentsGuenée dubbed the late fourteenth century le temps des alliances', pointing to the effect on politics and administration in France of visible, recognised networks. These might be based on kinship, marriage and godparenting, where the obligations were well understood, but not necessarily written down -
Miracle or Magic? The Problematic Status of Christian Amulet
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe Church Fathers and intellectuals made the distinction between the miracle of the relics and sacred words of the Bible, verba sacra.... -
Byzantines, Goths and Lombards in Italy: Jewellery, Dress and Cultural Interactions
Posted on December 5, 2011 | No CommentsThe temptation is naturally to seek differences or contrasts from one power to another, to reinforce the conflict and tension identified in contemporary historians. -
‘Temple Pendants’ in Medieval Rus’: How were they Worn?
Posted on November 20, 2011 | No CommentsA useful contribution towards the understanding of the wearing practices of Byzantine and other medieval ear ornaments is supplied by archaeological evidence from the territory of medieval Rus. -
Byzantine Jewellery? Amethyst Beads in East and West during the Early Byzantine Period
Posted on September 25, 2011 | No CommentsByzantine Jewellery? Amethyst Beads in East and West during the Early Byzantine Period Drauschke, Jörg “Intelligible Beauty”: Recent Research on Byzantine Jewellery, (London, 2010) Abstract Precious stones are an integral part of... -
Rings on their fingers: Ring wearing from ancient times to the Renaissance
Posted on July 31, 2011 | No CommentsRings on their fingers: Ring wearing from ancient times to the Renaissance Hindman, Sandra Antiques, December (2007) Abstract Rings have played a vital role in our stories and rituals for... -
A Study of Cross-Hatched Gold Foils in Anglo-Saxon Jewellery
Posted on January 3, 2011 | No CommentsA Study of Cross-Hatched Gold Foils in Anglo-Saxon Jewellery By Richard Avent and David Leigh Medieval Archaeology, Vol.21 (1977) Introduction: In the last few years interest has focused increasingly on...
