From the goldsmith’s point of view
Iris Aufderhaar
During the first millennium AD, gilding was of great importance for decoration ornaments in Germanic area. With respect to archaeological finds, different techniques used produce them are hard distinguish without scientific investigations. Nevertheless, it is possible put forth some hypotheses regarding these methods on basis analyses carried out so far, and observation typical attributes, like workmanship choice material. The fibulae brooches analysed exemplarily, discussed together with advantages disadvantages related their specific changes technique design during AD. In addition, supply raw materials correlations between gold imports into area amount gilded material discussed.
Archéosciences