6th-2nd century BC. A group of two rectangular openwork bronze plaques or mounts, each with decorative notching to the border, one featuring crouching beast facing right, mouth open, body decorated with a series of circular recesses and shallow geometric motifs, fastener to one side of front face, two pierced lugs to reverse. 55.3 grams total, 60mm each (2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972.[2]