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Detail of the left-hand Warrior on the
Skythian Silver Gilt Vessel from the Gaimanova Graves, near Zaporozhe
Plate 29
On this gilded silver cup, Scythians are shown in full panoply, with their characteristic shield, bow, and gorytus (the combination quiver and bow-case typical of the Scythians). The careful rendering of features reveals Greek workmanship, and the three-quarter view is typical of classic Greek art of the 4th century B.C. (Cat. no. 172)
172 (Color plate 29)
Scythians are shown here in their full panoply, with the characteristic gorytus (a quiver holding the bow as well as arrows), shield, and bow. The pattern on the rim and the careful rendering of features betray Greek workmanship. The three-quarter view is typical of classic Greek art of the 4th century B.C.
Drinking cup (skyphos) showing Scythian warriors resting. Silver gilt, height 9.2 cm. (35/s in.), diameter 10.3 cm. (416 in.), weight 24.29 gr.
Greek workmanship, executed for the Scythians, 4th century B.C. Zaporozhe district, Balki village. Gaimanova Mogila kurgan. Kiev Historical Museum, AZS 2358.
Source: p.127, Cat. no. 172 (Color plate 29), "From the Lands of Scythians: Ancient Treasures from the Museums of the U.S.S.R., 3000 B.C.–100 B.C.": The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, v. 32, no. 5 (1973–1974) Piotrovsky, Boris (1973–1974)