"India, the 'Golden Country', has since time immemorial, lured those in quest of spices, gold and precious gems. The principal trade routes across land and sea in the ancient world all led to India. As a repository of what was once the greatest concentration of mineral wealth on…
Examines the Anglo-Saxon goldsmith's products through the eyes of both a specialist in the period and a practical craftsman. The book assesses archaeological and documentary evidence for workshops, tools and working processes.
Goldsmiths' products examined, combining discussion of object with analysis of inscription and design, and literary and archaeological evidence for smiths and their work.
An exhibition presented at the Royal Academy of Arts, Picadilly, London, 21 Nov., 1978-18 March, 1979.