Fig. 9From: China and the steppe: technological study of precious metalwork from Xigoupan Tomb 2 (4th–3rd c. BCE) in the Ordos region, Inner Mongoliaa Silver plate in the form of ibex found in Qinghsui, Gansu; b gold plate in the form of walking feline found in Majiayuan M3, Gansu; c gold horse-armor found in Lixian, Gansu and d detail of carve marks, photos by the author; e Gold chariot ornament found in Qingshui and f detail of interior carve mark from inside under the microscopeBack to article page