View asset onlyPair of gold armlets. These objects are among the most important surviving items of ancient Persian craftsmanship. It is likely that they were intended to display rather than being worn. The lion griffin terminals were originally inlaid with precious stones, which were later removed. 5th–4th century BCIdentifierAKG2506524SourceIAM Image Asset ManagementCredit lineakg-images / WHA / World History ArchiveEvent date-400Time Period1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.4TH CENTURY B.C.5TH CENTURY B.C.TopicGOLDLIONGeographyPERSIASize2891px × 3023px (25 MB) 24.4 cm × 25.5 cm @ 300 dpiRestrictionsFor editorial use onlyAdd to lightbox: 'My First Lightbox'Add to cartDownloadRelated Selections:Mythical Creatures
