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KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 12/19/2008 8:27 pm Recently, I had the pleasure to view the traveling art exhibit from Afghanistan, which included a number of Greco-Bactrian artifacts and incredible gold work. While not exactly a numismatic show, there were several coins and other objects that would merit interest by collectors here. Many of these objects were uncovered in the vicinity of Ai Khanum, a city founded in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's conquest of Bactria around 328 BCE. The exhibit displayed an intriguing mix of cultural influences from Greece and Asia. Bactrian Stater Ceremonial plaque depicting Cybele, 200 BCE Later artifacts from a burial at Tillya Tepe, representing a nomadic culture just as rich in artistry and metallurgical expertise. I have visited many museums over the years, yet never been so impressed by the gold work as I saw there. Here are just a few of the objects: Report this Post to the Staff

Sir Ferrari Pillar of the Community United States 671 Posts	Posted 12/19/2008 9:04 pm Amazing, thanks for sharing! Do you know how often this exhibit travels? I'd like to know if it will come anywhere near me soon. Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 12/19/2008 9:10 pm It was very impressive...had to share. This traveling exhibit is on loan from Afghanistan. Here's the schedule: National Gallery of Art, May 25-September 7, 2008; Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, October 24, 2008-January 25, 2009; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, February 22-May 17, 2009; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, June 23-September 20, 2009 Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/19/2008 10:16 pm Beautiful objects, I especially like the gold and silver plaque. Report this Post to the Staff
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