Scythian Gold Plaque with Offering Scene

4th-3rd century BC. A sheet gold plaque with beaded edge, repoussé scene showing: an ibex in profile with head lowered; a bearded and robed figure sitting on a low seat holding a flaming torch; facing him, a kneeling robed figure offering a swan in his extended hands; a nude bearded figure kneeling holding a flaming torch, with horse-tail to his rear; gryphon with pellets to the folded wing; annulets in the field. 144 grams total, 17.5cm (box 23 x 5cm) (7 (9 x 2)"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.