Title

Gold scabbard from the Oxus Treasure

Caption

gold scabbard from the Oxus Treasure. The lion hunt scenes show riders in costumes resembling those of eastern Iranians from the provinces of Aria and Parthia. 5th—4th century BC

Date

5th century BC

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A06_136

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,7Mb) / 9,8in x 23,9in / 2928 x 7161 (300dpi)

Keywords

gold scabbard Oxus Treasure Oxus Treasure Lion hunt scene hunting hunt Rider Costume Iranians Iran Iranian Aria Parthia 4th century 5th Century BC BCE Ancient