https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/29278/archive/files/9609bd9267431c247e6717b7fbcec3a0.jpg?Expires=1787788800&Signature=Um-iruYsVBl0FpXhSK0M4nz%7EdwG7p-XKKlBTrYi9TmOIlritAWrM9sf%7EJx49qlD2KS1KW-bK8oDU3ZjDMSXXKxsTgBIsVwCkISeaLzDlrxq6bmwDVAdBL%7E1huCI3C3qkuZO%7E0dtjTE14S5gW07B-Ca2e6xp3EJe4kRbJU1Vn42iJAk%7E2qgvrsWaqnWjGj89WFrBc92x9ZPJyEY9jaczpWQEAdlDhbYHypkSNw3JAukUSlFg-uYiGKVLBgL3TYjtYz4vOHqexkS%7ElHjGHzN6zZqxiyeHFh8nvU6b8FSamj%7EZiqYBblohzu5-Om37kc7%7EfPbVsHGP2d4-1NJOFMTGebg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM c5c68c8f1596fda37ebf1d02072b3e19 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/29278/archive/files/72c1d545e1fffcbd562283e6b39b69ec.jpg?Expires=1787788800&Signature=WXCj%7EoScAb3BS4Is84qXOJM%7ECHAt99fIlehCwsuFNXDgfCx-BxgGuQO2vqM3Y2GcDlTcP9iWgcre7bS3cR6a7y7G6TFlgYZU3mPgBDK1%7EMq%7EVeTScJ-SH33ngC6FsZ60Fq4NV0oSrqdZ4YtQ0TSscQsgcDcyUimaAsSOikLGelUFit0BuUhzZSMjBeYWpXQQPh2ULLvFcyQEUR-N3iQ8FzvOzepbgHrI5wfURYZGkxtfUliBwBdmIJ0VnD611VxUgNI8u4EX6D28sbynh%7EmadWfdTDt6sSFbxtMY0HrT7CdcvDQ2GfwDp-TLa-ImK6-AZfOL6wbLluVUnu9-1fZ0ig__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 6799be6653b2175e0725df76b4d05c62 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 2015.2.2 Subject The topic of the resource Ancient & Classical Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Bronze Bronze 12 5/8" L x 2" W x 3/8" D Title A name given to the resource Knife with ibex-head pommel and malachite Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1300 BCE Description An account of the resource A bronze knife embellished with a pommel in the shape of the head of an ibex (a wild goat); the eyes and nostrils of the creature are inlaid with turquoise, and the horns arch back to touch the neck of the animal behind the ear; a second loop in the shape of a stylized bird head was added as a suspension device, curving from the snout of the ibex to the handle of the knife; the hilt of the knife is further embellished with a series of indented parallel lines and small triangles; a transverse ridge exists, separating the hilt from the blade and projecting on the cutting edge of the knife