Early 1st millennium BC. A hollow-formed decorative mace or sceptre-head formed as a tubular neck with segmented collar, segmented shoulder above three radiating masks each with exaggerated circular eyes, brow developing to a triangular nose above a crescent mouth; neck developing to a ribbed collar below; mounted on a custom-made stand. 155 grams total, 10.8cm including stand (4 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. [No Reserve]