| Item Description: | "The Sevso Treasure is divided into 2 parts: Part 1 contains the descriptive catalogue, preceded by 3 chapters, while Part 2 contains the commentary. Part 1 is the work of two authors, as follows: Chapters 1 (Introduction) and 3 (Inscriptions) are by Marlia Mundell Mango. Chapter 2 (Methods of manufacture) is by Anna Bennett. In the individual catalogue entries, A.B. provided I. Dimensions, III. Metallic composition, IV. Manufacture and decoration techniques and V. Condition, while M.M. provided II. General description, VI. Inscriptions, VII. Decoration, VIII. Function, IX. Date and place of manufacture and X. Bibliography"--Preface to pt. 1.
"Part 2 contains comparative discussions of other late-antique silver treasures, typology of the objects, decorative motifs and techniques, iconography, and figure style; the function of the objects; dates and places of manufacture; ownership of the treasure in antiquity (all by M.M.); and further scientific contributions (by A.B. and others)"--Preface to pt. 1. |
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