Medieval Objects in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Metalwork

by Nancy Netzer

From belt buckles and bracelets to baptismal fronts and religious statuary, this catalogue examines and illustrates 65 pieces of medieval metalwork in the MFA's collection. An essay by research scientist Richard Newman analyzes the materials and techniques of the medieval metalworker, while a section on objects of doubtful authenticity casts light on the increasingly sophisticated methods of determining an object's authenticity.

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991