The Thetford Treasure, a reappraisal

Author

Watts, Dorothy J.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Antiquaries journal. 1988, Num. 1, Vol. 68, p. 55-68, 4 ill.

ISSN

0003-5815

Abstract (en)

Considers previous assertions that the Thetford Treasure--a hoard of late Roman gold jewelry and silver utensils found 1979 in Thetford--is strictly pagan. Proposes that the jewelry was a votive offering to Faunus and that the utensils were employed in a ritual honoring this Latian god. Argues that there is a Christian element in some of the symbols and inscriptions, suggesting that some of Faunus's devotees were lapsed Christians. Discusses this within the context of religious instability in Britain ca.350-400.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Decorative arts -- Metalwork -- United Kingdom
• Hoards
• Jewelry
• Gold
• Implements
• Silver (objects)
• Great Britain
• 300-400
• Thetford (Norfolk, GBR)
• Thetford Treasure
• Late Antique
• Metalwork
• Paganism
• Cults
• Faunus
• Religious articles
• Christian iconography
• Christianity
• Religion

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Arts décoratifs -- Arts du métal -- Royaume-Uni
• Trésor
• Bijou
• Or
• Outil
• Argenterie
• Grande-Bretagne
• 300-400
• Thetford (Norfolk, GBR)
• Trésor de Thetford
• Antiquité tardive
• Art du métal
• Paganisme
• Culte
• Faune
• Objet religieux
• Iconographie chrétienne
• Christianisme
• Religion

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910701-00454606

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