This work provides a survey of the jewellery of Roman Britain.
Fully illustrated and accessible to both the specialist and amateur
enthusiast, it surveys the full range of personal ornament worn in
Britain during the Roman period, the 1st to 4th centuries AD. It
emphasizes the presence of two distinct cultural and artistic
traditions, the classical element introduced by the Romans and the
indigeneous Celtic background. The interaction of these traditions
affected all aspects of Romano-British life and is illustrated in
the jewellery. The meaning and significance of personal ornament in
a wide range of cultures is discussed, including such matters as
symbolism and the display of wealth and status. The principal types
of Romano-British jewellery are classified in detail, drawing
attention to those which can be relatively closely dated. The
coverage is not restricted to precious-metal objects, but includes
jewellery made of base metals and materials such as bone, jet and
glass. The final chapter is devoted to the techniques of
manufacture, a subject which has become better understood in recent
years as a result of scientific advances. The book should appeal to
anyone who practices, te
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