A goldsmith’s workshop in the Poznań stronghold as an indication of cultural contacts between the Piast and the Přemyslid dynasties
A goldsmith’s workshop in the Poznań stronghold as an indication of cultural contacts between the Piast and the Přemyslid dynasties
Author(s): Hanna Kóčka-KrenzSubject(s): History, Archaeology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: Early Middle Ages; the Poznań stronghold; ducal residence; goldsmith’s work-shop; cultural contacts; the Piasts; the Přemyslid dynasty
Summary/Abstract: This paper gives details on a feature uncovered during archaeological research in Ostrów Tumski in Poznań, which yielded crucibles with particles of gold, fragments of gold foil, filigree, rivets, semi-finished products and finished products and beads from decorative stones. The feature was identified as a goldsmith’s workshop and attempts were made to determine the origin of the raw materials and where the artisans came from.
Journal: Historia Slavorum Occidentis
- Issue Year: 25/2020
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 91-108
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English