Work

Scythian «Lock-shaped» Pendants

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Scythian «lock-shaped» pendants are peculiar decorations of Scythian period bridle. They were used in horse bridle joining various straps, and also serving for their fixing to a bit and psalia. They used to be the decoration at the same time. They are divided into several types according to their shape. Рendants in shape of «locks» were made of iron in the Early Scythian period and of bronze in the Middle Scythian period. Bucket-shaped pendants of the Middle Scythian period were also casted of bronze. Basket-shaped pendants are remarkable for their small number.

Source: Arheologia

DOI: 10.15407/archaeologyua2016.04.072

Author: Oleksandr Mohylov

Institutions: National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Institute of Archeology

Language: Russian

Topic: Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2894935009

FWCI:

Cites:

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10