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Ancient Steppe culture gold plaque of tiger feasting browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: European Medieval: Pre AD 1000: item # 946774 Please refer to our stock # a921 when inquiring.
ARCHAEO GALLERY PO BOX 130 Herne Hill Western Australia 6056 +61 8 92960500 Guest Book $2200 Aud |
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A rare Scythian / Steppe culture gold plaque in repousse, depicting a tiger devouring a caprid. Such plaques adorned clothing and headwear etc of the aristocracy of ancient Scythia. Similar plaques from the Kul-Opa treasure can be seen in the Hermitage museum Russia. Comes with featured display stand. Dating to circa 400-300 BC. Measures 5cm height / 9.3cm height on stand. Ex-the collection of Dr. C. Gallanos, Melbourne Australia. For similar see-Scythian and Thracian antiquities, Michael Vickers, page 23, 55 & 61 Nomadic Art from the Eastern Eurasian Steppes: The Eugene V. Thaw and Other New York Collections, Emma C. Bunker |
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