The Oxus Treasure by John Curtis
In May 1880 Captain F.C. Burton, a British political officer in Afghanistan, rescued a group of merchants who had been captured by bandits while travelling between Kabul and Peshawar. With them was a rich and impressive collection of gold and silver objects dating back to the fifth and fourth centuries BC. From the banks of the River Oxus, the entire hoard was, in due course, bequeathed to the British Museum. Consisting of around 170 objects, including vessels, a gold scabbard, armlets, coins and much more, the collection is an example of ancient goldsmithery at its very best. With exciting and descriptive insight placing the treasure into historical and cultural context, this book takes a closer look at the individual wonders that make up the Oxus Treasure – one of the British Museum’s most celebrated and cherished collections.| SKU | GOR006904238 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780714150796 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714150797 |
| Title | The Oxus Treasure |
| Author | John Curtis |
| Series | Objects In Focus |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | British Museum Press |
| Year published | 2012-05-28 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
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