Finds Identified IV – Materials, Manufacture & Design (AD 400–1700)
The British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme
By Kevin Leahy & Michael Lewis
The fourth book in the popular Finds Identified series continues the story of materials, manufacture and design from the end of Roman Britain through to AD 1700.
Using finds recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), this fascinating book explores how everyday objects, craftsmanship and decorative styles evolved over 1,300 years of British history.
From the intricate metalwork of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to medieval jewellery, pilgrim badges and Tudor and Stuart artefacts, the book examines the materials and techniques used to create these objects, along with the changing styles that help us identify and date them.
Brooches, buckles, coins, pottery and glass are explored alongside the art, beliefs and everyday lives of the people who made and used them.
Packed with supporting photographs and illustrations, Finds Identified IV places discoveries into their historical context, revealing the influences of trade, religion and changing fashions.
With design taking centre stage, this richly illustrated reference book offers metal detectorists, collectors and history enthusiasts a fresh way of looking at their finds, helping them not only identify objects but also better understand their origins and significance.
Book Details
-
Title: Finds Identified IV – Materials, Manufacture & Design (AD 400–1700)
-
Authors: Kevin Leahy & Michael Lewis
-
Series: Finds Identified
-
Pages: 260+
-
Format: A4
-
Binding: Hardback
-
Period Covered: AD 400–1700
