Diversity of Luxury in Medieval Byzantium

In the medieval Byzantine world, owning and displaying luxury objects was a common way to communicate status. As one of the most affluent, diverse, and economical societies in the late classical and early medieval periods, Byzantium saw swift introduction of precious luxury objects into its mainstream material culture.

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