Gilt Bronze Tazza Male Bust Image, Handles

Gilt Bronze (unsigned) 19th century trivet or tazza with handles surmounted by classical male head figures and a high relief classical bearded ruler / male head wearing a royal tiara in the central medallion. Likely a Parisian foundry, in the style of Hellenistic or Near Eastern numismatic (coin) art from the 2nd century BCE. Approximately 6.75" tall (at top of handles), 5.15" tall at edge of primary sculpture, 9.85" wide at handles, 7.85" outer diameter of top of primary sculpture, 4.35" outer diameter of base. Marked "687" and "CI" on bottom of base. No damage observed other than .75" light scratch at 6 o'clock position of field and soma patina consistent with age and materials. Tan gold or buff gold color.