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This section of the database is dedicated to examining the production, provenance, and consumption of luxury items and goods across different strata of society. The data captures a wide array of luxury items such as precious metals, luxury fabrics, manufactured goods, spices, incense, and dyes, luxury drinks/alcohol, glass goods, fine ceramic wares, precious stones, statuary, and luxury food. These variables highlight the intersection of economy, culture, and social hierarchy.

For each type of luxury good, the database includes:

• The place of provenance, providing insight into trade routes and local production areas.
• The consumption patterns among different societal groups, including: Rulers / Elites / Common people