Loading
golden crown
Turkic period, VII century CE
The National Museum of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
In its center the crown has a phoenix - a mythical sacred firebird which is holding a precious stone in its mouth. Along with the phoenix, the crown is decorated with a plant motif. The crown has 14 holes, presumably inlaid with precious stones.
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: golden crown
- Date Created: Turkic period, VII century CE
- Location Created: Khoshoo Tsaidam, Khashaat sum, Arkhangai aimag in 2001
- Physical Dimensions: Width: 25.7 cm; height: 9.8 cm; weight: 81 g
- Rights: National Museum Of Mongolia
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
You are all set!
Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.