Circa 700-500 BC A hollow cast statuette of a priest formed of sheet gold with an elaborately decorated long robe decorated with bands of intricate incised decoration with billeted trim and conical shaped hat, his hair protruding, his eyes almond-shaped, small nose and mouth with mild smile. The priest holds his hands to his chest in a motion of prayer or wor. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: L:92mm / W:28mm; 15.2g Provenance: Private London collection of Ancient Art; previously with a London art dealer; acquired from a Japanese collection (1970-2010).