Lynx Torque
by Andonis Katanos
Title
Lynx Torque
Artist
Andonis Katanos
Medium
Photograph - Archaeological Photography
Description
Gold torque with lynx-head terminals. Similar pieces of jewelry were worn by the Persians, the Skythians, the Celts of Central Europe, peoples with whom the Greeks had established contacts. On the left:Gold finger ring with bezel set with a cornelian gem bearing an intaglio representation of Nike driving a chariot. Benaki Museum Athens.
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January 5th, 2012
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