Masterpieces of the Animal Style

Pazyryk. 5th century (?). Altai Mountains, Southern Siberia. Map. (From the John Haskins Slide Collection, University of Pittsburgh) [The authenticity of this piece has been questioned. - details to follow]








Bronze idol of a bear - 6th-7th century. 8cm x 5.7cm - Western Urals, Russia. Hermitage Museum.