The Mildenhall Treasure (Object in Focus)

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The Mildenhall Treasure (Object in Focus)
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- 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
- A concise and accessible introduction to the Mildenhall Treasure, one of the most important collections of late-Roman silver tableware ever found, this book tells the captivating story of the treasure, beginning with the discovery and the respective roles of Butcher and Ford
- It explores the sixty- year-old mystery that surrounds the find and some of the 'conspiracy' theories that have been put forward
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.
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer British Museum
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780714150802
ReleaseDate 2012-05-31
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780714150802

Country	USA
Brand	Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer	British Museum
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780714150802
ReleaseDate	2012-05-31
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780714150802

The Mildenhall Treasure (Object in Focus)

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