The Scythian Metalwork Kit was inspired by a gold griffin in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art that s about 2600 years old and probably came from a city in Russia.
This kit includes a plastic mould, two sheets of gold-coloured metal, a rubbing tool, a stylus and a Museum label, plus a brochure of instructions, photographs and information about the design..
In ancient times, the griffin was usually associated with divine beings and thought to possess protective powers.
The Scythian Metalwork Kit was inspired by a gold griffin in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art that s about 2600 years old and probably came from a city in Russia