Decorative Devices

Border of felt caparison, Pazyryk.

Sleeve of ceremonial cloak.

gold plaque

motif from gold sword hilt.

Motif from gold plaque from Ziwiyeh, Luristan. 8 - 7th Century BC.

Head ornament from Alanic (Sarmatian) catacomb grave at Zhmeyskaya (NE Caucasus).

gold diadem with granulation.

Painted ornament used to decorate arrow shaft.

Reconstruction of Alanic pattern from catacomb grave of Zhmeyskaya (NE Caucasus), 10 - 12th Century AD.

Applique of felt. Pazyryk II.

Belt decorated with metal foil.

Three motifs from felt tapestry, Pazyryk.

Decorative scheme on footwear, Pazyryk.

Motif from a knotted carpet found in a frozen kurgan at Pazyryk. Markings on the carpet indicate it may have been used for gaming.

Bone harness plaque from Cimmerian grave in the Crimea.

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