2nd century BC. A gold mount depicting an antelope head on an openwork floral base with textured surface; the antelope head modelled in the round with elongated neck with two lateral panels of wavy design imitating fur, the head with large almond-shaped eyes and flaring nostrils with remains of a fitted gold bar, long curving horns with incised herringbone pattern to the upper face. 3 grams, 27mm (1"). Property of a European collector; acquired in 2010; previously in a Dutch private collection formed in the 1970s-1990s. Fine condition.