The Sevso Treasure
Subtitle: art historical description and inscriptions
By: by Marlia Mundell Mango : methods of manufacture and scientific analyses / by Anna Bennett.
Contributors: Bennett, Anna.
Series: Journal of Roman archaeology.; no. 12
Publisher: Journal of Roman Archaeology
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Ann Arbor, Mich
Language: eng
Subjects: Northampton, Spencer Douglas David Compton, Marquess of, 1946-  -- Art collections.; Silverwork -- Rome.; Silverwork, Ancient.; Silverwork -- Private collections -- England.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
"The Sevso Treasure is divided into 2 parts: Part 1 contains the descriptive catalogue, preceded by 3 chapters, while Part 2 contains the commentary. Part 1 is the work of two authors, as follows: Chapters 1 (Introduction) and 3 (Inscriptions) are by Marlia Mundell Mango. Chapter 2 (Methods of manufacture) is by Anna Bennett. In the individual catalogue entries, A.B. provided I. Dimensions, III. Metallic composition, IV. Manufacture and decoration techniques and V. Condition, while M.M. provided II. General description, VI. Inscriptions, VII. Decoration, VIII. Function, IX. Date and place of manufacture and X. Bibliography"--Preface to pt. 1.
"Part 2 contains comparative discussions of other late-antique silver treasures, typology of the objects, decorative motifs and techniques, iconography, and figure style; the function of the objects; dates and places of manufacture; ownership of the treasure in antiquity (all by M.M.); and further scientific contributions (by A.B. and others)"--Preface to pt. 1.