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The Mildenhall Treasure
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
The Mildenhall Treasure
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Richard Hobbs
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| Series | Objects in Focus |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:64 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 147 |
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| Category/Genre | Classical Greek and Roman archaeology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780714150802
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| Classifications | Dewey:739.2380936 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
British Museum Press
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| Imprint |
British Museum Press
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| Publication Date |
9 April 2012 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
In 1942, while ploughing a field near Mildenhall in Suffolk, eastern England, Gordon Butcher stumbled upon a hoard of 34 silver objects that he turned over to his boss and owner of the land, Sydney Ford. Dating back to Roman Britain, fourth century AD, and of outstanding artistic and technical quality, the hoard was declared a Treasure Trove in 1946.
Author Biography
Richard Hobbs is curator of the Romano-British collection at the British Museum. His research interests include the deposition of precious metals and food and banqueting, particularly in the Late Roman empire. Previous publications include (with Ralph Jackson), Roman Britain: Life at the Edge of the Empire and The Mildenhall Treasure (British Museum Objects in Focus).
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