4th century AD or later. A gilt silver repoussé partial head, face and neck; the figure's hair is dressed in a central parting and orderly rows of tight curls, the face is full, with a long nose and wide eyes with heavy lids below delicate raised brows; moustache above pursed lips and rounded chin; mounted on a custom-made stand. Exhibited: Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Ltd, 10 Bury St, St. James's, London; consultants in antiquities and Islamic and Indian art (priced at £12,000.00, US$20,000.00); accompanied by a copy of the printed catalogue page and 2015 release note including valuation and stock number 3083. 89.6 grams, 11.4cm (4 1/2"). Property of a central London gentleman; formerly acquired from a New York gallery; accompanied by a copy of the original Mahboubian Gallery invoice dated 1 May 1972.