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Is that solid gold? Beautiful design.
The original, a 7th-century BC gold plaque found in the Kuban basin area, is one of the best works of Scythian art. The Scythians lived in the South Russia steppes during the 1st millennium BC and believed that the energy and magic power of certain worshipped animals could be transmitted to those whose weapons and clothes were decorated with such images.
You know it does look a little Russian ins some respects. It is very nice. Interesting story behind it. Thanks for keeping me better informed...I love museums and artifacts so I like this one very much and the story behind it.
