Scythian Gold Art — Animal Style

700 BCE · Karadeniz Kuzeyi · culture

Scythian gold objects — pectoral ornaments, horse harnesses, weapon hilts — are characterized by motifs of animal combat, stags, griffins and leopards.

Greek craftsmen worked on Scythian commissions, yet the subject matter and composition are entirely particular to Scythian culture. The most important archaeological finds are held above all in the Hermitage collection.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Scythian Gold Art — Animal Style?
Scythian gold objects — pectoral ornaments, horse harnesses, weapon hilts — are characterized by motifs of animal combat, stags, griffins and leopards.
When did Scythian Gold Art — Animal Style happen?
700 BCE
Where did Scythian Gold Art — Animal Style take place?
Karadeniz Kuzeyi