Early 1st millennium BC. A matched pair of bronze bridle cheek-pieces, each a standing stag with erect antlers and head modelled in the half-round, pierced at the flank to accept the bit; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.5 kg total, 21cm each including stand (8 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10155-166566. [2]