A goldsmith’s workshop in the Poznań stronghold as an indication of cultural contacts between the Piast and the Přemyslid dynasties Cover Image

A goldsmith’s workshop in the Poznań stronghold as an indication of cultural contacts between the Piast and the Přemyslid dynasties
A goldsmith’s workshop in the Poznań stronghold as an indication of cultural contacts between the Piast and the Přemyslid dynasties

Author(s): Hanna Kóčka-Krenz
Subject(s): History, Archaeology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: Early Middle Ages; the Poznań stronghold; ducal residence; goldsmith’s work-shop; cultural contacts; the Piasts; the Přemyslid dynasty

Summary/Abstract: This paper gives details on a feature uncovered during archaeological research in Ostrów Tumski in Poznań, which yielded crucibles with particles of gold, fragments of gold foil, filigree, rivets, semi-finished products and finished products and beads from decorative stones. The feature was identified as a goldsmith’s workshop and attempts were made to determine the origin of the raw materials and where the artisans came from.

  • Issue Year: 25/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 91-108
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English