Carved in the half-round in three-quarter view, youthful male head with stern features, hair gathered in a browband, horns to the brow; from a frieze or relief; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Carved in the round with thick wreath of laurel leaves to the brow, short tousled hair, stern face with thick jaw; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Standing contrapposto with his weight on his right leg and the left leg brought slightly forward; the musculature of the torso displaying well-defined pectoral muscles, prominent abdominal muscles and wide shoulders, the back with equally toned musculature and well-formed rounded buttocks; the veining of the marble accentuating the idealised anatomy; the now-absent head was most probably turned towards the supporting leg and the left arm would have been raised; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

A high-status green chalcedony seal with frieze depicting a seated figure in horned headdress facing a standing figure with arms outstretched, small monkey to the legs; six columns of Akkadian cuneiform text transliterated as: 1. ki-di-nu UGULA KUŠ-MEŠ 2. GAL šà tan-dru-hu- 3. ra-te-er EŠŠANA šu-ši 4. u an-za-an ARAD 5. šà dha-te-ri-iš 6. šak(?) ì-lí-šu 'Kidinu, chief overseer of the equerries(?) of Tan-Ruhurater, King of Susa and Anzan, servant of Haterishshak, his god'. The seal's owner was an official of King Tan-Ruhurater II (circa 1450 B.C.), king of Susa and Anzan. The title used to describe Kidinu is sometimes translated 'high official', elsewhere 'horse groom' or 'animal trainer'; the Elamite deity Haterish is otherwise unknown.

A substantial torch bearer depicting a male lion or panther standing with legs firmly planted on a rectangular base, tail extending to the ground, with a massive circular shaped armature or candelabra issuing from its back and wearing an elaborate muzzle, the eyes retaining shell inlay with a circular hollow for the pupils; to the right of the beast a kneeling nude male wearing a large belt-armour and a diadem, eyes inlaid, left hand extended to the side and holding the lion's leash.

Terracotta pillow-shaped tablet with grid to each broad face, each cell with an impressed image and a corresponding number of impressions from the tip of a rod, a list for the distribution of animals to the contrary reading: Obverse: Column 1 1. 4(N14) 2(N01) , SZE~a MUSZ3~a units of barley 2. , SI4~f |3(N57).EN2| Column 2 1.a. 2(N14) , SZE~a EN~a PAP~a PAP@t units of barley 1.b. 3(N19) , 2. 3(N19) , MUSZ3~a 3. 1(N19) , LA2 TE SZE~a 4.a. 2(N14) , SZE~a EN~a KISAL~b1 PA~a units of barley 4.b. 5(N04) , 5. , |NUN~a+NAM2| Column 3 1. 2(N14) , SZE~a EN~a PAP~a PAP@t units of barley 2. 2(N19) 3(N04) , MUSZ3~a 3. 1(N19) 4(N04) , EN~a KISAL~b1 PA~a (name?) 4. 3(N14) 4(N01) , SZE~a IDIGNA EN~a KISAL~b1 PA~a units of barley 5. , ZATU659 Reverse: Column 1 1. 5(N14) 2(N01) , MUSZ3~a |3(N57).EN2| 2.a1. 1(N45) 2(N14) 3(N01) , SZE~a |NUN~a+NAM2| units of barley … 2.a2. 1(N45) 1(N14) , SZE~a ZATU659 units of barley … 2.b1. 5(N14) , SZE~a units of barley 2.b2. 7(N19) 3(N04) (total units) 2.b3. 3(N14) , SZE~a “ 2.b4. 8(N19) “ Column 2 1. 1(N45) 4(N14) , (sub?- total units of barley) … 2. 1(N46) 4(N19) 5(N04) , Column 3 1. 2(N45) 2(N19) 6(N14) 5(N04) , SZE~a 1(N57) SI4~f |SIxKU~b1| SZEG9 E~a (grand total units of barley) … 140 grams, 93 mm



From specialised collection of cuneiform texts, formed in the 1950s-1990s. The property of a London gentleman and housed in London, thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and 1990s. The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples. Accompanied by a copy of a handwritten and signed scholarly note for five tablets written by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12119-216212.

Pillow-shaped clay tablet with dense rows of cuneiform text in two columns to each face, (79 lines in total): 1-3. x liters of beer 4 liters of bread, (for) Ili… royal messenger, when he went to … 4-6. x liters of beer x liters of bread, (for) … royal messenger when he went to (visit) the commisionar, dedicated to a judiciary case 7-10. 5 liters of beer 5 liters of bread, (for) Turam-ili royal messenger when he went (concerning) the fugitive troop from Irisagrig who have been arrested, 11-13. 3 liters of bear 2 liters of bread, (for) Ilum-bani, royal messenger when he went (concerning) the fugitive troop, slaves of the palast who have been arrested, 14. 5 liters 5 liters of bread, (for) … 15-17. 5 liters of beer 5 liters of bread, (for) Lu-BaU royal messenger, when he went to the Šubartum (land) 18-19. 5 liters of beer 5 liters of bread, (for) Šu-Ea royal messenger 20-22. 2 liters of beer 4 liters of bread, (for) Ur-Šul-pa’e, when he was in charge of the zigum-equids 23-25. 3 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Ibquša royal messenger when he went to (the city of) Zitian 26-28. 3 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) the secretary, royal messenger when he went to Dadani (the gouvernor). 20-30. 5 liters of beer 5 liters of bread, (for) Hurazi royal messenger 31-32. 3? liters of beer 2 liters of breed, (for) Šu-Eštar royal messenger 33-34. 3 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Dada the royal messenger 35-37. 3 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Dudu royal messenger when they went to (the city of) Der 38-39. 3 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Šu-Erra royal messenger 40-43. 3 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Šu-Iškur royal messenger when he left (the city of) Der to the king's place 44-45. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Narua-igidu the cook 46-47. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of breed, (for) Puzur-Šuba the cook 48-49. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Ababum the cook 50-51. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Ur-Eana 52-53. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Lu-diĝira 54-56. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Ir-Nanna 57-59. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Šu-Enlila, (who) are boatmen 60-61. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Lu-Nanna 62-64. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Namtiešta, (who) are people (working) on the boat’s bow 65-66. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Apil-nia 67-68. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Ur-Enki 69-70. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Nanna-bazige 71-74. 2 liters of beer 2 liters of bread, (for) Lu-Ninšubur, (who) are boatmen …, when the went to (fetch) the equids for the queen Total : 92 liters of beer […] 186 grams, 89 mm



Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples. Accompanied by a typed and illustrated report with translation. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12120-216213.

Green serpentine with two contest scenes between beast-men and rearing animals, three columns of cuneiform text. 22.8 grams, 30 mm



From the Rihani family collection, formed 1970-1980s. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.

Figural panel with a female in profile wearing tiered robe and with arms drawn up to the chest facing a male wearing a short jacket open at the hips; between them a dog with one foreleg raised; four columns of cuneiform text. 7.29 grams, 26 mm



From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Dark green agate with contest scene comprising two rampant animals each being stabbed by a standing male with facing bearded beast-man and another animal to the rear. 40.5 grams, 37 mm



From the Rihani family collection, formed 1970-1980s. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.

In green marble with Gilgamesh contest scene, human hero stabbing a rearing beast and beast-man grappling a rearing lion; scorpion and objects in the field. 15.8 grams, 30 mm



Ex Cohen Antiques, London W8. From the M. Cloake collection, acquired in 1977. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.

A high-status green chalcedony seal with frieze depicting a seated figure in horned headdress facing a standing figure with arms outstretched, small monkey to the legs; six columns of Akkadian cuneiform text transliterated as: 1. ki-di-nu UGULA KUŠ-MEŠ 2. GAL šà tan-dru-hu- 3. ra-te-er EŠŠANA šu-ši 4. u an-za-an ARAD 5. šà dha-te-ri-iš 6. šak(?) ì-lí-šu 'Kidinu, chief overseer of the equerries(?) of Tan-Ruhurater, King of Susa and Anzan, servant of Haterishshak, his god'. The seal's owner was an official of King Tan-Ruhurater II (circa 1450 B.C.), king of Susa and Anzan. The title used to describe Kidinu is sometimes translated 'high official', elsewhere 'horse groom' or 'animal trainer'; the Elamite deity Haterish is otherwise unknown. 23.8 grams, 39 mm



From a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s. Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of a specialist academic report dated June 2017. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12122-215563.

With frieze of advancing quadrupeds in three tiers; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.07 grams, 18 mm



From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

With frieze depicting a hunting scene with a lion leaping to attack a kilted hero with a kopis supported by a small figure holding an arrow, a stag and a standing kilted attendant with two javelins; animals and objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.9 grams, 23 mm



From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

Tubular haematite seal with incuse scene including a seated figure with a sceptre facing an ox-headed figure, star between, standing figure in flounced skirt to the rear; possibly Hittite workmanship. 2.6 grams, 17 mm



From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

Haematite with frieze depicting a male and female figure surrounded by birds and mythical beasts beside a single male. 4.32 grams, 17 mm



From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

With three standing figures; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Black Stone with White Streaks / 31 x 17 mm. / The design consists of three standing figures: a god in short clothes on the right, a worshipper in long robe raising one hand in the middle, and a nude female shown frontally on the left. A spade symbol appears in front of the god on the right. A two line cuneiform inscription names the ancient seal-owner: Ili-iddinam, servant of (the goddess) Nin-si'anna / Nin-si'anna is a name of Ishter-Venus. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1600 B.C. It has a rare stone for the period, but is not deeply cut. The seal is in very good state of preservation.' 17 grams, 31 mm



Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.