13th-6th century BC. A bronze dress pin with openwork finial formed as a facing figure flanked by heads and necks of animals in profile, the so-called 'Master of Animals' figure, mounted on a custom-made stand. 168 grams total, 21cm including stand (8 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously with Boisgirard Antonini, Paris, sale 2, lot 51; formerly with Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972; accompanied by a copy of the relevant Boisgirard Antonini catalogue pages.