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

An innovative approach to the study of an under-appreciated topic of the place of art in ancient religion and will be essential reading for researchers and students of the material and religious cultures of late antiquity across Eurasia.

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.