The Art of the Anglo-Saxon Goldsmith: Fine Metalwork in Anglo-Saxon England: Its Practice and Practitioners

by Elizabeth Coatsworth and Michael Pinder

Goldsmiths' products examined, combining discussion of object with analysis of inscription and design, and literary and archaeological evidence for smiths and their work.

Throughout the Anglo-Saxon period, goldsmiths produced work of a high standard in both design and craftsmanship, both for personal adornment, and to embellish bookbindings, reliquaries, vessels and weapons. Some works are well known, particularly the magnificent gold and garnet...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851158838
• ISBN13: 9780851158839
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.7"