Roman Silver and Early Medieval Metalwork: A Complex Relationship
Resource type
Conference paper (unpublished)
Creator (person)
Goldberg, Martin
Abstract
Silver was an important material for expressing status, power and wealth across early medieval Europe. The precious metal itself originated within the Roman Empire and so it can also tell us about relations with the Late Roman world, both beyond the frontiers and beyond the lifespan of that imperial power. In Scotland, silver is crucial in understanding the emergence of the Picts and their neighbours. This paper will summarise what we can learn about this transitional and formative period in European history from the precious material of silver.
Event title
PICTISH ARTS SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2025
Publisher
Pictish Arts Society
Rights statement
In Copyright