1st century BC-2nd century AD. A silver pin finial formed as the goddess Aphrodite Anadyomene modelled nude, having jt emerged from the water, hair falling in sensual ringlets over her arms and hands, naturalistic detailing to her face and anatomy, water splashing around her legs, standing on a Corinthian column capital with scrolled openwork detailing. Cf. The Metropolitan Meum, accession number 41.162.269, for similar. 8.02 grams, 46mm high (1 3/4"). Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection.