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Ancient Eurasian large gold plaque of warrior browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:European Medieval: Pre AD 1000: item # 945949 Please refer to our stock # a916 when inquiring.
ARCHAEO GALLERY PO BOX 130 Herne Hill Western Australia 6056 +61 8 92960500 Guest Book SOLD |
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A rare Eurasian / Steppe culture gold plaque in repousse, depicting a warrior wearing breast plate and armoury belt, his right arm raised and body leaning back as if in a spear throwing pose. Beautiful large plaque with nice red patina. Such plaques adorned clothing and headwear etc of the aristocracy. 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, Scythia. Measures 7.6cm height / 10.5cm height on display 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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