COMMERCIAL AND SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF GLASS BEADS IN MIGRATION‐PERIOD ITALY: THE CEMETERY OF CAMPO MARCHIONE

Summary Migration‐period glass beads from Italy are an overlooked source of evidence. This investigation discusses the provenance, economic value and social significance of glass beads from the cemetery of Campo Marchione, northern Italy (c.570 to the end of the seventh century AD). The different ch...

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Published in:	Oxford journal of archaeology Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 319 - 342
Main Authors:	Boschetti, Cristina, Gratuze, Bernard, Schibille, Nadine
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-08-2020 Wiley
Subjects:	7th century Archaeology Archaeology and Prehistory Cemeteries Grave goods Humanities and Social Sciences Migration Provenance Trade Italy
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Summary:	Summary Migration‐period glass beads from Italy are an overlooked source of evidence. This investigation discusses the provenance, economic value and social significance of glass beads from the cemetery of Campo Marchione, northern Italy (c.570 to the end of the seventh century AD). The different chemical compositions and specific forming technologies have identified European, Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Asian specimens. The wider contextualization of the beads in association with other grave goods and the sex and age of the deceased has yielded important insights into the economic, social and cultural significance beads held in Italy, acting as markers of long‐distance exchange.
ISSN:	0262-5253 1468-0092
DOI:	10.1111/ojoa.12200