Pommel cap
Maker
Unknown
Production date
206 BC-220 AD
Description
Circular pommel cap for a sword, of dark steatite (soapstone) with high-relief carving of a standing bear (or lion) with tub and vase on the obverse and low-relief scrolling and abstract human forms on the reverse, with a central hole. Style similar to Scythian art. (see production notes)
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Object Detail
Thickness: whole: 8mm
Thickness: whole: 4mm
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