Central Asia, Silk Road, AE bracteate in Hunnic style
$99
This AE (copper) bracteate appears to be in a Hunnic or Hephthalite floral style, reflecting the artistic and cultural influences of the Central Asian steppe nomads during the early medieval period (4th–6th centuries AD)
Weight is 0.47 g
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
Choice VF. RARE
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