ArH 381: Scythians, I

1. Shield plaque in the form of a recumbent stag. Gold, 19 x 31 cm. Kostromskaya, 7th-6th c. B.C.E.
2. Cover for a Scythian quiver case ('gorytus'), with stags and felines. Gold, 40.5 x 22.2 cm. Kelermes, 7th-6th c. B.C.E.
3. Plaque in the form of a coiled feline, possibly used as a bridle or quiver ornament. Bone, 3 x 2.9 cm. Temir-Gora, mid-7th c. B.C.E.
4. Shield plaque in the form of a crouching feline. Gold inlaid with enamel and amber(?), 16.2 x 32.6 cm. Kelermes, 7th-6th c. B.C.E.
5. Clothing plaque in the form of a crouching feline. Gold, 1.7 x 2.7 cm. Ulsky, early 6th c. B.C.E.
6. Horse-bit terminals in the forms of syncretic animals. Bone. Kelermes, 7th-6th c. B.C.E.
7. Plaque in the form of a bird of prey. Gold, 6 x 4.8 cm. Melgunov (Litoy), 7th-6th c. B.C.E.
8. Poletop with bells. Bronze, h: 26 cm. Ulsky, late 6th c. B.C.E.
9. Relief of two Central Asian nomads bringing tribute. Apadana, Persepolis, Iran.
10. Diadem with griffin protome, rosettes, and pendants. Gold, enamel; D: 21 cm. Kelermes, 7th-6th c. B.C.E.
11. Upper section of a battle axe. Iron with gold sheathing. Kelermes, 7th-6th c. B.C.E.
12. Butte end of the axe represented in #11, with recumbent stag image and guilloche pattern.
13. Sword (iron) in gold scabbard. L: 1:47 cm. Kelermes, 7th-6th c. B.C.E.
14. Upper section of gold scabbard in #13: images of genii, tree of life, recumbent stag on scabbard wing.
15. Cauldron with single foot, handle in the form of ibex. Bronze, H: 46.0 cm. Kelermes, late 7th-6th c. B.C.E.

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