Scythian Gold Plaque with Offering Scene 4th-3rd century BC A sheet gold plaque with beaded edge, repoussé scene showing: an ibex in profile with head lowered; a bearded and robed figure sitting on a low seat holding a flaming torch; facing him, a kneeling robed figure offering a swan in his extended hands; a nude bearded figure kneeling holding a flaming torch, with horse-tail to his rear; gryphon with pellets to the folded wing; annulets in the field. 144 grams total, 17.5cm (box 23 x 5cm) (7" (9 x 2")). Fine condition. Provenance Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.
Scythian Gold Plaque with Offering Scene 4th-3rd century BC A sheet gold plaque with beaded edge, repoussé scene showing: an ibex in profile with head lowered; a bearded and robed figure sitting on a low seat holding a flaming torch; facing him, a kneeling robed figure offering a swan in his extended hands; a nude bearded figure kneeling holding a flaming torch, with horse-tail to his rear; gryphon with pellets to the folded wing; annulets in the field. 144 grams total, 17.5cm (box 23 x 5cm) (7" (9 x 2")). Fine condition. Provenance Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.
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