Clasp with an eagle and its prey

The fascinating mystery behind the person who wore this gold piece.

Parthian or Kushan, Clasp with an eagle and its prey, c. 1st–2nd century C.E. (Central Asia), gold, turquoise inlay, 6.3 x 8.7 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York). Video from The Met

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