The Vale of York Hoard (British Museum Objects in Focus)

The Vale of York Hoard (British Museum Objects in Focus)
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Discovered in 2007 and acquired by the British Museum and York Museums Trust, the Vale of York hoard was buried in the late 920s in the reign of the West Saxon king Athelstan, in what is now North Yorkshire. The spectacular gold and silver jewellery, ingots and coins in the hoard originally came from regions ranging from Ireland to the Middle East. They represent Christianity, Islam and the worship of Thor, reflecting the amazing cultural diversity, contact and exchange in the Viking world, as well as the scope of Viking raiding and trading. This book describes the individual items in the Vale of York treasure and explores the historical and political context of the burial of this exceptional hoard, offering a fascinating picture of the Viking age.
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer British Museum Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 25 colour illustrations
ReleaseDate 2011-01-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780714118185

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