Ancient peoples are often very proficient in their craftwork, to a surprising degree to our modern eyes, but the Scythians in particular were renowned by the Greeks for their skill in decorative metalworking. Some absolutely fantastic stuff, their reputation was well-earned!
5th century BCE!?! Look at the detail on that griffon, this thing is insane.
Ancient peoples are often very proficient in their craftwork, to a surprising degree to our modern eyes, but the Scythians in particular were renowned by the Greeks for their skill in decorative metalworking. Some absolutely fantastic stuff, their reputation was well-earned!