Knife handle decorated with a bird of prey. Ob Basin, Khanty - Lot 59

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Knife handle decorated with a bird of prey. Ob Basin, Khanty - Lot 59
Knife handle decorated with a bird of prey. Ob Basin, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District. 10th-12th c. Copper alloy, wood, iron remains. H: 8.5 cm It is made in a style typical of West Siberian handles, which often feature of animals such as birds of prey, bears and hares. hares. This example probably depicts a simplified torture scene, while the complete complete version shows predators gnawing on an elk's head. Beautiful smooth surface OBJET.art database, n° MCBWHS https://objet.art/as/subscriptions/650b2ad71854c34fdb51c80a
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