10th century BC. A sheet-bronze idol formed as a disc with trapezoidal extension below, openwork edge with four lobes, a pair of opposing stylised gazelles flanking a punched ring-and-dot motif, zig-zag border below and pelletted border surrounding; mounted on a custom-made stand. 525 grams total, 32cm including stand (12 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market after 2000; formerly with a London gallery; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.