50 Roman Finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme

50 Roman Finds of the Portable Antiquities Scheme highlights some of the most important and interesting Roman objects recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) or reported Treasure. It features a wide variety of objects, allowing for a balanced presentation of both well-preserved everyday objects and some of the most spectacular finds to have been recorded by the PAS. Iconic objects featured here include the Crosby Garrett helmet and the Ilam pan. Collectively, the 50 examples featured here exemplify the cosmopolitan culture of the Roman world and help shed further light on a fascinating period of British history.

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50 Roman Finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme

50 Roman Finds of the Portable Antiquities Scheme highlights some of the most important and interesting Roman objects recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) or reported Treasure. It features a wide variety of objects, allowing for a balanced presentation of both well-preserved everyday objects and some of the most spectacular finds to have been recorded by the PAS. Iconic objects featured here include the Crosby Garrett helmet and the Ilam pan. Collectively, the 50 examples featured here exemplify the cosmopolitan culture of the Roman world and help shed further light on a fascinating period of British history.

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50 Roman Finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme

50 Roman Finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme

by Sally Worrell, John Pearce
50 Roman Finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme

50 Roman Finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme

by Sally Worrell, John Pearce

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50 Roman Finds of the Portable Antiquities Scheme highlights some of the most important and interesting Roman objects recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) or reported Treasure. It features a wide variety of objects, allowing for a balanced presentation of both well-preserved everyday objects and some of the most spectacular finds to have been recorded by the PAS. Iconic objects featured here include the Crosby Garrett helmet and the Ilam pan. Collectively, the 50 examples featured here exemplify the cosmopolitan culture of the Roman world and help shed further light on a fascinating period of British history.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781445686844
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication date: 02/15/2020
Series: 50 Finds
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Sally Worrell is the national finds adviser for Prehistoric, Iron Age, and Roman artifacts at the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 4

Foreword 6

1 The Portable Antiquities Scheme and Roman Britain 7

2 Roman Power in Objects 12

3 Worshipping the Gods 25

4 Luck and Magic 39

5 Dressing the Body 51

6 Styling the Body 63

7 On the Road 74

8 Beautiful Homes - Deluxe Interiors 84

Further Reading and Online Resources 96

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