5th-4th century BC. A bronze fitting formed as a stylised bird with long hooked beak, circular eye set with a carnelian cabochon, body expressed as a stylised flower and the legs as scrolls; rectangular-section attachment loop to reverse. 14.3 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000.