Gold of the Great Steppes II

Fancied a backblip today so I could add a few extra treasures from yesterday's Fitzwilliam exhibition visit. Animals feature often in Saka ceremonials, especially horses, deer, mountain sheep, and elk. The main is a gold representation of a mountain sheep on a cloud of gold (600-400BC), further explanation is in extras. 
Also in extras are the clothing plaques in the shape of horned animals (600-400BC), which must have looked incredible arranged and sewn in 'herds' across the clothing, plus explanation card.
Finally some adornments for a headdress (400-200BC) plus explanation. 

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