Materials of Eastern origin discovered in the former territory of the Roman Empire, with India and China in focus Examples of direct and indirect interactions from an archaeological perspective

Abstract

The primary aim of the paper is to (re-)introduce the most striking archaeological objects of Eastern origin – particularly from South and East Asia – focusing on their material and the directness of interactions, and thus, do highlight some new possibilities for further research. Thus, not a list of archaeological finds nor a comprehensive review will be given, but rather a range of evidence with great research potentials yet to be fulfilled.