Wine, Worship, and Sacrifice: The Golden Graves of Ancient Vani | Treasures From Georgia

December 1, 2007 – February 24, 2008
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Smithsonian) in Washington, DC

Are relatives from out of town causing you problems?

Send them to the Smithsonian!

Currently on display in the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery they’ll find treasures from the ancient Kingdom of Colchis, where Persian and Greek cultures collided with a torrent of wine to produce a plethora of rich ornamentation in gold, silver, iron, and bronze.

If you’d like more information, Blake Gopnik’s article for The Washington Post will place the artifacts into a vivid historical context.

Also, be sure to check out this interactive slideshow courtesy of The Sackler Gallery.