One of a pair of round forehead pendants with a relief design of Athena wearing a helmet richly ornamented with griffins from which hang elaborate crossed chains, Inspiration for this work could have been the statue of Athena Parthenos by Pheidias. Russia ,Scythian Period: 6th 4th century, BC. Kul Oba, South Russia Material and Size: Gold and enamel. Credit: Werner Forman Archive/ Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburgh