"Achaemenid objects at Epic Iran" via Eran ud Turan

 A special exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is ending soon.  This collection of images of Achaemenid objects are of particular interest to us.  I found the images of the akinakes scabbard throat particularly informative with regard to the thickness-to-width proportions and the fact that it had an additional gold plate with a cutout applied to the top.  I expect it will prove helpful to anyone wishing to make a replica of one.