The images you'll see as you scroll down to the current text are all part of the story telling in my novel, Realms of Gold:Ritual to Romance.
Bianca Caldwell, pen name, Bianca Fiore, is a writer for an art magazine. In each of her monthly stories she describes an object used in ancient ritual.
Treasures of the Sarmatians: Gold Horses Earrings
These look like
little ermines nibbling at acorns. Russia is known for its ermines
even today.
Gold: stamping, soldering, forging, granulation, filigree
1st-5th Centuries A.D.