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Central Asia, Silk Road, AR bracteate in Hunnic style
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Central Asia, Silk Road, AR bracteate in Hunnic style
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Central Asia, Silk Road, AR bracteate in Hunnic style

$350 Original price was: $350.$299Current price is: $299.

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SKU: 3592 Categories: Bracteates, ITEMS ON SALE Tags: Alchon, ancient, ancient coin, Ar bracteate, Hephthalites, hunnic, huns, Silk Road, western turks, Zabulistan
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This AR (silver) bracteate appears to be in a Hunnic or Hephthalite style, reflecting the artistic and cultural influences of the Central Asian steppe nomads during the early medieval period (4th–6th centuries AD). Here are its key features:

Material & Shape:
  • Made of silver (AR), possibly struck or cast. 0.84 g, 25 – 26.5 mm
  • Thin and lightweight, with a slightly concave shape, typical of bracteates
  • A beaded or dotted border along the edges, which is a common stylistic element in steppe and Sogdian coinage
Obverse (Front Side):
  • Depicts a ram’s head. This interpretation aligns with common Central Asian nomadic symbolism, where rams were associated with power, protection, and divine strength
  • The design is abstract, possibly representing a local adaptation of Sasanian or Kushano-Sasanian portraiture
Cultural & Historical Context:
  • Likely produced by a Hunnic, Hephthalite, or a related steppe group along the Silk Road
  • Could have been used as a trade token, amulet, or currency substitute
  • The artistic style blends nomadic, Iranian (Sasanian), and Central Asian elements, reflecting the multicultural interactions along the Silk Road

This type of bracteate is significant in understanding early medieval steppe cultures, their economic systems, and their connections to Sogdian, Persian, and Chinese influences

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