A paper on Scythian golden swords

[Duncan Head]

"Golden Swords of the Early Nomads of Eurasia: A New Classification and Chronology", by Denis Topal, from Arts (2024).

Quite dense with stylistic data and arguments, but some lovely pictures of beautiful gold-decorated swords and scabbards.

[Keraunos]

Thanks for flagging that up Duncan.  Great pictures and lots of things to chew on.

[Jim Webster]

Some stunning stuff