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Gold Fish-Shaped Vessel
This gold fish-shaped vessel (5th–4th cc. BC) from the Oxus Treasure exemplifies Achaemenid Persia’s artistry. Likely used for luxury oils, it realistically depicts a Turkestan barbel (Luciobarbus capito), native to the Oxus River. The craftsmanship reflects the region’s natural environment and the Achaemenid Empire’s appreciation for detailed, lifelike representations in luxury items.
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