1st millennium BC. A ceramic altar comprising a rectangular base with couchant lions flanking a square-section tower with incised and impressed ornament, square window to each broad face, five projections to the upper face supporting a squat bowl with everted rim. 2.3 kg, 29.5cm (11 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously with a central London gallery; formerly in a collection formed in the 1990s [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]Fine condition, repaired.