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 RITUAL BRONZES

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Collections of decorative art and ritual bronzes of early nomade age (VIII c. B.C. - V c. B.C.) include complexes of bronze items - altars, cauldrons, censers and vessels from casual treasures. Excavations confirmed connection of bronze complexes  with ancient sanctuaries. It's territory is restricted by Semirechye region and they are discovered at foothils and mountains, at picturesque pastures, rich with grass, wood and water. Such amazing items, casted in complicated copper and bronze forms are decorated with figurines of ounces, tigers, bulls, horses, goats and other animals and birds and human images. These figures decorated altar corners, edges and surfaces of censers, sometimes playing role of candlestics, handles and supports.

AN ALTAR. 
Bronze. Almaty. V-III cc. B.C.
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A CAULDRON 
Copper. Almaty. IV-III cc. B.C. 
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A RITUAL VESSEL 
 Bronze. Almaty. V-III cc. B.C.
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