Shield Emblem,Scythian, end of 7th century B.C.
Northern Caucasus, Korstromskaia Kurgan
One Guess: Who were the Scythians, and what were they doing in the Northern Caucasus in 600BC? -ggg-. (For answer, click on Profile.)
That is a stunning piece of Celtic art. I bought (another) book on Celtic art today. As usual, the author has Celtic history all screwed up, but the Celtic art is beautiful.