The study describes the finds uncovered in Grave 33 of the burial ground investigated
at Sárbogárd-Tringer-tanya and offers a new assessment of the grave goods, with a
particular focus on the remains of a leather belt and leather purse as well as the
remnants of a leather garment, whose 10th-century use could thus be conclusively demonstrated
in the period’s archaeological legacy. The examination of the archaeological finds
by a conservator specialising in leather provides many new insights into the leatherworking
of the ancient Hungarians of the 10th century. 10th-century leatherworking was practiced
on a much higher level than earlier believed. The finds from Sárbogárd provide evidence
that the tanners of the 10th century were familiar with alum tawing and, also, that
the various leather articles whose workmanship surpassed the more simple objects made
as part of a home craft industry were created by highly skilled leatherworkers.
