Images of Daggers on Deer Stones (Historiographical Review of Russian Studies)

A historiographical review of Russian studies on dagger images carved into deer stones reveals significant progress in documenting and analyzing these intricate Bronze Age sculptures. While the source base has expanded, with analogies and chronological groupings identified, the field lacks systematic classification schemes, leaving gaps for further structured research. The study highlights the daggers' prevalence and artistic refinement as key focal points for scholars, though existing knowledge remains scattered. This review underscores the need for a more organized approach to synthesize findings across specialized studies, monographs, and interpretive articles.

Likhacheva, O. S. (2022). Images of Daggers on Deer Stones (Historiographical Review of Russian Studies). Izvestiya of Altai State University, (5(127)), 89–92. https://doi.org/10.14258/izvasu(2022)5-14