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Medieval Bronze Decorative Artifacts gnathia transforming it into a close-combatMedieval Period, c. 8801240 AD, Kievan Rus, Eastern Europe A fascinating group of four small bronze alloy decorative fittings, originally used to adorn caskets, leather goods, or garments. Each piece displays the refined aesthetic typical of Kievan Rus metalwork, with crisp detailing now softened by age. Once likely enhanced with silvering or gilding, the surfaces have developed a deep green archaeological patina, lending them a powerful sense of