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Lion-griffin terminal armlet from the Oxus Treasure

Maker unknown

Achaemenid gold penannular armlet with lion-griffin terminals, surviving with a modern silver hoop.

Date
5th–4th century BC
Collection
The British Museum
Reference
124034

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Record

Medium
gold; modern silver
Owner
The Trustees of the British Museum

In the Tapestry

Culture of origin
Achaemenid EmpireA

Provenance and history

  1. 5th–4th century BC

    CreatedA

Sources

  1. A

    britishmuseum.org

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