6th-2nd century BC. A gilt bronze mount in the shape of a bird with its head facing back, curved beak, hollow eyes, feather detailing to the head, neck and body, incised line to the wings and and tail, wings with pierced holes, remains of mounting lug to the reverse. 73 grams, 78.5mm (3"). Property of a Hampstead gentleman; from his family collection formed since the 1970s.