TWO SCYTHIAN HORN WRIST GUARDS
TWO SCYTHIAN HORN WRIST GUARDS

CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

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TWO SCYTHIAN HORN WRIST GUARDS
circa 5th-3rd century b.c.
Both oval in shape, each end with a divided perforation for attachment of a strap, one with a stag in low relief, its head thrown back, with enormous flowing horns; the other with a sinuous panther in low relief, its head looking back, the raised tail terminating in a stylized palmette
3.3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long for the largest (2)