13th-6th century BC. A bronze tubular sceptre finial comprising a bell-shaped mouth and balustered shank, openwork upper section formed as a bifacial stylised figure with ribbed collar, facing mask flanked by wings extending upwards to beast-heads grasped at the throat by a facing figure with bent arms. Cf. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, pl.19 for type. 375 grams, 34cm (13 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market, 1990s. Fine condition.