https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/29278/archive/files/03e510e033d65355699a7e542899a77e.jpg?Expires=1787788800&Signature=Dc1hyTqy--6cmOaEKLN0rp8oIPrZlTt6nBFFrdAv0rrebCMt1mYY7lMIqTUs1J4ylI9TueWpCaUCXyleVQ-QlD0Lf0ZACQQa11WL69qWeIwDlCB9986E8QQk0Q03-sh5MoM0263%7E2J5j%7E6esOp-jAOmWLpFnhQ1QJ1M4uf5PmQ5F1p87f1c-aCUftCymhEdBB1ajdZGHQLCBIYKjFb%7EB1i7PjoSy5OspFuxK9CiDvQx6C5u---RinyIJ24knnJhZ4aMyzZAPsOKf4EgPI2FBlzFxR9UkphiYAzQSYKJfMOpr5vy-3ajihASKn3zIXRSuODl6jlqPkZhLB0UdGb%7EH%7EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 26a1a61edd70110019947c326fbd9da1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eurasian Steppe Bronzes Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Eurasian Bronzes Subject The topic of the resource Ancient Bronzes from the Eurasian Steppe Cultures Description An account of the resource Marked by a plethora of nomadic groups and rapidly rising and falling empires, the Eurasian Steppes are known for their creation of highly artistic and well-rendered bronzes. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Approximately 1300 B.C.E. to 100 C.E. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection of objects and information on various Eurasian bronzes Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 3/5/2019 Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 3/5/19 Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2015.2.1 Subject The topic of the resource Ancient & Classical Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Bronze Bronze, turquoise inlay 12 1/2" L x 1 7/8" W x 1" D Title A name given to the resource Rowel-hilt knife Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1300-1100 BCE Description An account of the resource An elaborate geometrically-decorated knife; it has a complex openwork pommel in the shape of a wheel, with five spokes projecting out of a ring-shaped piece of metal with bands of striations; the central section of the pommel bears another striated cell with turquoise inlay in the center; the hilt of the knife is hollow, with a slot possibly for wrapping leather or fabric; the hilt is also decorated with a geometric pattern, including a zig-zag at the end nearest the pommel, and a pattern of incised parallel diagonal lines surrounding the central slot; there is a transverse ridge separating the hilt from the blade, which projects on the lower (cutting) edge of the knife.