6th-5th century BC. A hollow, sheet-gold pommel casing formed as two addorsed animal heads, each with large, snarling muzzles, tongue sticking out, bulging eyes, rounded ears and hatched decoration expressing texture to their manes and coats. 5.41 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. Fine condition.