02-17-2016, 03:38 AM
Yes, the Orlat Plaque is 1/2 of an ivory belt buckle. It shows the famous battle fought in 129 BC. The Yuezhi won the battle and took Kangju from the Sakarauli. Both pieces of the buckle were found in Sogdiana and are extant. The other buckle half shows a hunting scene. Here, is the complete battle scene:
Have a good one!
Have a good one!
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb