Georgia (Kvemo Kartli, Tetritskaro)

Bronze Openwork Belt Plaque with Zoomorphic and Astral Motifs

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Crafted during the Classical / Roman Period of the Caucasus, specifically dated from the 1st to 3rd century CE (Iron Age / Antique transitional metallurgy).

Created as a high-status elite accessory, ritual belt clasp, or horse-harness fitting, serving an apotropaic, protective function to ward off evil forces and denote the high social, martial, or ritual rank of the wearer.