Typological analysis of beads from selected Late Avar cemeteries

During this study, selected bead material from 172 graves of 17 sites was analysed morphologically. As a result, we created a classification for Late Avar period beads. Compared to earlier Carpathian Basin bead typologies, our approach prioritises the technique of production as the primary factor in classification, with formal characteristics considered secondary. Additionally, the analysis emphasises an overview of the different technological features essential for identifying local bead production. The typology is far from complete and is currently at a research stage but can be expanded with new data.