Unity in diversity. Supraregional trends of early medieval elite jewellery, dress accessories and other luxury metal objects in Central Europe
Public support
Provider
Czech Science Foundation
Programme
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Call for proposals
SGA0202600005
Main participants
Archeologický ústav AV ČR, Brno, v. v. i.
Contest type
VS - Public tender
Contract ID
26-21188O
Alternative language
Project name in Czech
Unity in diversity. Supraregional trends of early medieval elite jewellery, dress accessories and other luxury metal objects in Central Europe
Annotation in Czech
This project undertakes a comprehensive analysis of selected assemblages of luxury metal artefacts, with a particular emphasis on their manufacturing techniques. The selection of artefacts will be based on shared typological and technological characteristics rather than their geographic origin within Central, Southern, and South Eastern Europe. The research primarily involves an interdisciplinary analysis of archaeologically recovered artefacts, complemented by written sources and art historical research. The findings will contribute to the validation of a theoretical model of elite interconnectedness in Central Europe, driven by supraregional knowledge transfer. Beyond advancing our understanding of jewellery and artistic metalwork, the project will shed light on interactions among early medieval European elites, strategies of diplomatic communication, and the circulation of prestigious objects. Additionally, it will explore the mechanisms of idea transfer in a supraregional context. The project will result in two research articles, one monograph, and an open-access database.
Scientific branches
R&D category
ZV - Basic research
OECD FORD - main branch
60102 - Archaeology
OECD FORD - secondary branch
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OECD FORD - another secondary branch
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CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)
AC - Archaeology, anthropology, ethnology
Solution timeline
Realization period - beginning
Apr 1, 2026
Realization period - end
Dec 31, 2029
Project status
Z - Beginning multi-year project
Latest support payment
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Data delivery to CEP
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data delivery code
CEP26-GA0-GN-R
Data delivery date
May 4, 2026
Finance
Total approved costs
4,307 thou. CZK
Public financial support
4,307 thou. CZK
Other public sources
0 thou. CZK
Non public and foreign sources
0 thou. CZK