The geographical position of Afghanistan, its overland connections and history meant that it had close relations with its neighbours in central Asia, Iran, India and China. Pair of bracelets terminating in lion heads from Tillya Tepe, Tomb VI. Dated from 1st entury BC-1st century AD and made from gold and turquoise. Exhibition supported by Bank of America Merrill Lynch Islamic jewelry

The geographical position of Afghanistan, its overland connections and history meant that it had close relations with its neighbours in central Asia, Iran, India and China. Pair of bracelets terminating in lion heads from Tillya Tepe, Tomb VI. Dated from 1st entury BC-1st century AD and made from gold and turquoise. Exhibition supported by Bank of America Merrill Lynch