Books in the British Museum Research Publications series

From AD 500-1000, the Indian Ocean emerged as a global commercial centre, and by around 750-800 a sophisticated trade network had been established. However, the Indian Ocean's commercial system has been understudied. This book documents the unique significance of ceramic finds as an indicator of long-term changes in the scale of maritime exchange

Examines how European and Asian ceramics in the domestic sphere challenged convention and tackled socio-political issues.

Brand new research on the place where Buddha attained enlightenment: the temple site of Bodhgaya in eastern India.