Scythian Collection

Scythian armour and weapons
Scythian breastplate, shield, helmet and maces from the Column of Theodosius in Constantinople (Istanbul). Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his

An Amazon female warrior on horseback (engraving)
3479883 An Amazon female warrior on horseback (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Amazon female warrior on horseback. In Greek mythology, the Amazons, were a race of women warriors)

Decorated metal belt
3329564 Decorated metal belt.; (add.info.: Decorated metal belt. Scythian, Koban culture of the central Caucasus, Late 8th century BC, Ziwiye, from north-west Iran.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Scythians
5307796 Scythians.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Scythians, a group of ancient tribes of nomadic warriors who originally lived in what is now southern Siberia)

Decorated metal belt
3329563 Decorated metal belt.; (add.info.: Decorated metal belt. Scythian, Koban culture of the central Caucasus, Late 8th century BC, Ziwiye, from north-west Iran.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Golden Man, Saka warrior of south-eastern Kazakhstan
Saka (Scythian) warrior of Issyk Kurgan, from a skeleton found in a burial mound in south-eastern Kazakhstan. The discovery was named The Golden Man because of the rich burial goods included with it

Stag Plaque, 400-300 BC (gold, cast in shell mold)
500051 Stag Plaque, 400-300 BC (gold, cast in shell mold) by Scythian; l:4.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund; out of copyright

Scythian tattoo of fabulous beasts, 5th century BC
Scythian tattoo of fabulous beasts on the skin of a childs arm from Barrow 2 at Pazyryr, Altai, Russia. from the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg, 5th century BC

Mummified head of a Scythian chief, 5th century BC
Mummified head of a Scythian chief from barrow 2, Pazyryk, Altai. The skull has been damaged by a battle axe blow, 5th century BC

Una in Aliam - 01-09-19
Corné Akkers

Xiongnu Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes, c. 3rd-2nd century BC (gold)
5049820 Xiongnu Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes, c. 3rd-2nd century BC (gold) by Mongolian School; 6.65x7.92 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

L'Amazone 1916 (Pochoir)
2561829 L'Amazone 1916 (Pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Barbier (1882-1932)

Lion Plaque, 1000-500 BC (bronze, repousse)
499971 Lion Plaque, 1000-500 BC (bronze, repousse) by Scythian; h:13.50 w:18.00 d:1.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max Ratner; out of copyright

Womans boot (mixed media)
XBP389398 Womans boot (mixed media) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); height: 36 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: leather, textile, tin or pewter)

Saddle cover decorated with griffin attacking a mountain goat (mixed media
XBP389391 Saddle cover decorated with griffin attacking a mountain goat (mixed media) (detail of 389390) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Roundel decorated with two griffins, Altai nomadic (wood)
XBP389388 Roundel decorated with two griffins, Altai nomadic (wood) by Altaic School, (6th century BC); diam: 12.7 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Two Scythians sew a shirt cut out of an animal skin (gold) (detail of 343656 and 343171)
XBP389379 Two Scythians sew a shirt cut out of an animal skin (gold) (detail of 343656 and 343171) by Greek School, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev

Scythian milking a ewe and lion attacking a boar (gold) (detail of 343656 and 343171)
XBP389376 Scythian milking a ewe and lion attacking a boar (gold) (detail of 343656 and 343171) by Greek School, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev

Finger ring with Aphrodite and Eros (gold)
XBP389365 Finger ring with Aphrodite and Eros (gold) by Greek School, (4th century BC); length: 2.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Womans boot (mixed media)
XBP389364 Womans boot (mixed media) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); height: 36 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: leather, textile, tin or pewter)

Comb ornamented with warriors in combat, five crouching lions below (gold
XBP389346 Comb ornamented with warriors in combat, five crouching lions below (gold) (detail of 389345) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with figures of winged griffin, hare, lion
XBP389338 Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with figures of winged griffin, hare, lion, dog and rams head (gold) by Greek School, (4th century BC); length: 31.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Drinking cup depicting Scythian soldiers (silver gilt)
XBP343629 Drinking cup depicting Scythian soldiers (silver gilt) by Greek School, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev, Ukraine; (add.info.: From Dnepropetrovsk)

Shield emblem in the form of a panther, 700-650 BC (gold, amber and coloured enamel)
BAL165769 Shield emblem in the form of a panther, 700-650 BC (gold, amber and coloured enamel) by Scythian, (7th century BC); 16.2x32.6 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Terminal depicting a deer, from the Pazyryk Burial Mounds
BAL165707 Terminal depicting a deer, from the Pazyryk Burial Mounds, 5th century BC (leather and wood) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); height: 11.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Carpet depicting a mounted warrior, from the Pazyryk Burial Mounds
BAL165704 Carpet depicting a mounted warrior, from the Pazyryk Burial Mounds, 5th-4th century BC (textile) by Altaic School; 450x650 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Elk, fragment of a saddle cover (felt)
XBP389392 Elk, fragment of a saddle cover (felt) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); length: 47 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Horse plaque, Altai nomadic, 5th- 3rd century BC (bone)
XBP389383 Horse plaque, Altai nomadic, 5th- 3rd century BC (bone) by Altaic School; length: 11 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Griffins attacking a horse, detail from a gold Pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila, Scythian
XBP389373 Griffins attacking a horse, detail from a gold Pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila, Scythian, 4th century BC by Scythian, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev

Comb ornamented with warrior in combat (gold)
XBP389348 Comb ornamented with warrior in combat (gold) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: From Melitopol region, Solokha kurgan)

Libation bowl with embossed decorations in the shape of a multipetaled rosette (gold
XBP389331 Libation bowl with embossed decorations in the shape of a multipetaled rosette (gold) (detail of 389327) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Scythian and Egyptian gods
Scythian bearded god from the Column of Theodosius 1, Egyptian goddess of the Earth with disc and lion 2, and the Egyptian god Anubis 3

A migration of Scythian tribes through a pass in the mountaions of Asia minor into Syria
3614267 A migration of Scythian tribes through a pass in the mountaions of Asia minor into Syria, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Milking of Sheep, detail of a gold pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila, Scythian
XBP343631 Milking of Sheep, detail of a gold pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila, Scythian, 4th century BC by Scythian, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev

The Revenge of Queen Tomyris over Cyrus, silk embroidery, c. 1655 (silk embroidery)
449730 The Revenge of Queen Tomyris over Cyrus, silk embroidery, c.1655 (silk embroidery) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Saddle cover (mixed media) (detail of 389390)
XBP389389 Saddle cover (mixed media) (detail of 389390) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); length: 119 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Suckling foal and bull (gold) (detail of 343656 and 343171)
XBP389380 Suckling foal and bull (gold) (detail of 343656 and 343171) by Greek School, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev

Scythian milking a ewe, detail from a gold pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila
XBP389374 Scythian milking a ewe, detail from a gold pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila by Scythian, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev

Pendant disc with a head of Athena, braided chains linked by rosettes
XBP389337 Pendant disc with a head of Athena, braided chains linked by rosettes, and vase-shaped beads (gold & enamel) (detail of 165727) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum

Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with winged griffin
XBP389339 Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with winged griffin, hare and lion (gold) (detail of 389338) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Bottle with ring base depicting Scythians engaged in various activities (gold)
XBP389333 Bottle with ring base depicting Scythians engaged in various activities (gold) by Greek School, (4th century BC); height: 13 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

A Scythian barbarian (engraving)
3635356 A Scythian barbarian (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scythian barbarian)

Fragment of a hanging bordered with flowers and lotus buds (felt)
XBP389399 Fragment of a hanging bordered with flowers and lotus buds (felt) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); length: 47 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

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The Scythians, known for their formidable armour and weapons, were a nomadic people who inhabited the vast steppes of Eurasia. The Golden Man, a symbol of power and prestige, represents the Saka warrior from south-eastern Kazakhstan. Adorned in intricate Scythian armour and armed with deadly weapons, these warriors struck fear into the hearts of their enemies. One notable piece of their arsenal was the Scythian shield, crafted to withstand even the fiercest blows. Another remarkable artifact is the Stag Plaque, cast in gold using an ancient shell mold technique. This exquisite piece showcases the artistic prowess of these skilled craftsmen. Jewelry also played a significant role in Scythian culture. A stunning example is the Bracelet from 2nd century BC made with gold and adorned with turquoises - a testament to their love for beauty and opulence. In battle scenes like that depicted on Ludovisi Sarcophagus relief from AD 250-60 marble sculpture shows fierce clashes between Romans and Barbarians including elements reminiscent influence. The Xiongnu Belt buckle portrays paired felines attacking ibexes in intricate goldwork dating back to 3rd-2nd century BC - showcasing both craftsmanship skills as well as cultural motifs shared across regions. Artistic representations such as L'Amazone 1916 (Pochoir) depict strong female figures embodying traits associated with Scythian women - bravery, independence, and skill in warfare. Archaeological finds like Funeral chariot discovered in Siberia dating back to 5th century BC reveal not only advanced woodworking techniques but also provide insights into burial practices prevalent among this ancient civilization. Elk Fawn Finial made from solid cast gold during 400-200 BC showcases attention to detail while Lion Plaque crafted around 1000-500 BC demonstrates mastery over bronze repousse technique – both reflecting the Scythians' reverence for nature and their artistic prowess.