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Gold Chariot Model with Egyptian God Bes
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Gold Chariot Model with Egyptian God Bes

This gold chariot model from the Oxus Treasure (5th–4th cc. BC) bears the Egyptian god Bes—protector of children—prominently on its front, suggesting it may have been made for a young boy. Its form echoes chariots shown at Persepolis and on the Darius seal. Blending Achaemenid, Egyptian, and local motifs, it reflects the rich artistic exchanges that shaped the cultures along the Oxus.
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