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Nomadic Furniture

See also homes.

Tables

Several tables constructed for nomadic/portable use, with removable legs (often lathed ornately or carved with intricate animal designs), were found in Altai burials (Rudenko, 1970).

Altars

Some burial sites have included low table-like items identified as altars used for ritual purposes.

Hexapods

Herodotus (in Histories 4.73-75) describes a funeral ritual involving cannabis usage in a wool felt-covered hexapod. At least one such hexapod has been found preserved in an Altai burial.

Rugs / Carpets

• Felt rugs
  • Scythian Neapolis checkered rug
  • Noin-Ula embroidered felt carpet

• Woven rugs

Pazyryk Carpet

Drink Coasters

Cup/Bowl Ring “Coasters”

References