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Brace YourselfLeft: A pair of bracelets with horned lion heads, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D. Right: A pair of bracelets, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D.

Contrasting EmotionsLeft: A water jet in the form of a theatrical mask, Ai Khanum, Fountain of the Oxus, 2nd century B.C., whitish limestone. Right: Hermes pillar, Ai Khanum, Gymnasium, 2nd century B.C., limestone.

All You Need Is LoveA pair of clasps, Cupids on a dolphin, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D.

Opposites AttractLeft: Ring with image of Athena, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D. Right: "Dragon Master" Pendant, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D.

Thirst For KnowledgeLeft: Large drinking beaker with painted tableaux of fishing and hunting, Begram, 1st century A.D., colorless glass. Right: Painted drinking beaker, Begram, 1st century A.D., colorless glass.

Gold DiggingLeft: Dagger with gold-covered handle decorated with a depiction of struggling animals, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D. Right: Standing ram, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D.

Water BorneBottle in the form of a fish, Begram, 1st century A.D., blown glass.

Facing OffLeft: Male or female face, Ai Khanum, Temple of the Niches, 2nd century B.C., unfired clay. Right: Appliqué "Aphrodite of Bactria", Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D.

Capturing Hearts and MindsLeft: Heart-shaped bracteates, kinked in the middle, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D. Right: Belt, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D.

Eclectic SelectionsLeft: Ornament for the neck of a robe, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D., gold turquoise. Right: River goddess standing on a makara, Begram, 1st century A.D., ivory.

Hearts of GoldLeft: Phiale (plate), Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D.Right: A pair of heart-shaped earrings, Tillya-tepe, Second quarter of the 1st century A.D.

Bowled OverLeft: Handle of a bowl with female busts, Ai Khanum, Temple of the Niches, Around 145 B.C., bronze. Right: Bowl with Geometric motifs, Tepe Fullol, Bronze Age: circa 2100-2000 B.C., gold.