This graceful deer figurine, cast in bronze with precious metals, is a rare testimony to the high artistic skill and spiritual culture of the peoples of Central Asia. The horns of the animal are majestically curved upwards, forming a crescent—shaped crown - a symbol of rebirth and eternal movement. The silver rings on the ears probably indicate the cult or ritual significance of the image.
Modern examinations have confirmed that the chemical composition, style and ornamentation of the artifact correspond to the traditions of the II–I centuries BC. The age of the monument is estimated at 2500-3000 years.
According to the researchers, this work is a striking example of Saka-Scythian art. Scientists note that this figurine is one of the largest known in the world for a similar period. The metals used in its creation, in particular silver, could have been mined in the mountains of Nurat, where metallurgy centers have existed since ancient times.
Dozens of images of running deer are carved on the rocks of Sarmishsaya (in Nurata, Uzbekistan). They are executed in the same style, which indicates the existence of an ancient cult tradition associated with the worship of the forces of nature and the sun. This is a local reflection of the pan—Eurasian "deer cult", which from Altai to the Carpathians had similar features and symbols, embodying the idea of light, movement and eternal rebirth.