3rd-1st century B.C. A sheet-gold vessel lidposed of a lentoid-section handle on slender stem decorated with a flower head design, discoid body with circumferential band of roundels at the base of the neck, concentric bands of diagonal hatching and broad outer band of repoussé fluting; plain band below. 23.20 grams, 10 cm (4 in,). Acquired between 1980-1990. Property of a London gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11304-193241.