Riaño, Juan F. (Juan Facundo), 1829-1901 · London : Chapman and Hall · leaf 18
mented in the same style, either with cloisonne work orrepousse inscriptions. One of the most interesting results produced by the study ofthe treasure of Guarrazar has been to show us the immenseluxury which it represents, if we remember the period ot decayand poverty of the Visigothic monarchy. We… … VOTIVE CROWN OF KING SWINTlilLA, MADRID. 8 SPANISH INDUSTRIAL ART. wliich they found and carried away. The gold and silversmithswork of this period was everywhere in a very high stateof development. We find it constantly alluded to in theworks of Paul Silentiarium and other writers of the time…
Decorative arts · Pottery
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