The Preslav Treasure from Bulgaria (Tenth Century)
Historical Context, Excavations, Objects and Technology
edited by Antje Bosselmann-Ruickbie, Falko Daim and Susanne Greiff
The Preslav Treasure is one of the most important jewellery hoards of the Middle Ages and comprises over 180 pieces of jewellery and appliques, coins, and spoons, made from gold, silver, precious stones, pearls and enamels. The treasure was unearthed in 1978 near the town of Preslav in Bulgaria, which was the capital of the First Bulgarian State (681-1018) from the late ninth century to 971. The objects cast a light on the relations between medieval Bulgaria and its neighbour Byzantium: most of the valuable pieces would have come from Constantinople, perhaps on the occasion of the marriage between the Bulgarian Tsar Peter I (927-969) and the Byzantine princess Marie-Irene in 927.
- Edited by Antje Bosselmann-Ruickbie
- Edited by Falko Daim
- Edited by Susanne Greiff
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