The image of hoofed animals’ kegs on Scythian bridle plates Cover Image

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The image of hoofed animals’ kegs on Scythian bridle plates

Author(s): Oleksandr D. Mogylov
Subject(s): History, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Institutul Patrimoniului Cultural al Academiei de Științe a Moldovei
Keywords: Scythian; harness; animal style; plates; tumulus.

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes the bridle bronze plates depicting the legs of hoofed animals. Three motives are among them: 1 – the hind legs with a portion of rump, 2 – a single leg, 3 – the image of the hoof. The findings date back to the 5th-4th centuries BC. The earliest artifacts are executed in a quite realistic way, while in the 4th century BC, they become highly stylized.

  • Issue Year: 12/2016
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 169-175
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Russian