GOLD, POWER AND BELIEF/ GULD, MAGT OG TRO. Danish Gold Treasures from Prehistory and the Middle Ages/ Danske Skattefund fra Oldtid og Middelalder

Author: Jørgensen, Lars and Peter Vang Petersen
Country: Denmark
Language: English/ Danish
Year Published: 1998
No. of pages: 346
Illustrations: 182 Color Illustrations. 28 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 4.00
ISBN: 8741363469
Biblio/Bio: Index.
Code: 4223

Price: $110.00

Always associated with wealth, power, mystery, and worship, gold is the only metal handled with such a high degree of precision and creativity because of its allure and importance. Generations of highly esteemed goldsmiths have worked gold into precious jewelry and other ornamental objects with exquisite craftmanship. With gorgeous illustrations, this book presents the National Museum’s outstanding collection of c. 250 gold objects from prehistoric and medieval Denmark, over a span of 3500 years. This unique collection, gathered over a 200 year period, highlights the variety, significance, and impeccable quality of goldwork, while also demonstrating Denmark’s significant cultural role in Europe at the time. Includes a map of Denmark with locations where archaeological finds were made. Time table. List of figures: Location, description of piece, date of piece; photo credit and collection. Index of key words.