 The portraits are not made in the Chinese manner, and are the handiwork of a Central Asian or Scythian artist, or perhaps of a Bactrian or Parthian master in the capital of the Chanüys (who had active diplomatic relations with these Central Asian states).The hairstyle on one portrait shows long hair bound with a wide ribbon.This is identical with the coiffure of the Türkic Ashina clan, who were originally from the Hesi province.