2nd millennium BC. A substantial bronze standard finial with ribbed upper section, bifacial lapis lazuli discoid finial with high-relief image to each face of a beast with head facing back towards tail; surrounded by nine beast heads facing left. 583 grams total, 27.5cm including stand (10 3/4"). Property of a West London gentleman; from a private collection since 1989; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10520-172050. Fine condition. Rare.