Sheet-silver rectangle with lightly incised enigmatic Greek-script text in nine lines. 1.58 grams, 41 mm

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Comprising: an Akkadian example with a heroic scene carved in shell, 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 White Marble, 18 x 10 mm. The design shows hero in the middle, succouring on either side a domestic quadruped on its hind legs, each being attacked by a lion. This is an Akkadian seal from Mesopotamia or West Iran, c. 2300-2200 B.C. The surface is somewhat worn.'; a haematite seal engraved with a walking dog or wolf with three stars above, rosette to the back; a carnelian seal engraved with a group of worshippers wearing long robes and Median caps, tree motif to the back. 7.62 grams total, 13-18 mm

The first property of a London gentleman; part of his family collection since the 1970s.
Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the 1980s.
The other examples the property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995.
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 original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

Eagle standing with wings folded, neck extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10 mm

From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.

Including granulated collar, granulated tube and other types, with some later beads. 9.77 grams total, 2-9 mm

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.

The scene engraved in a single register, comprising three heroes upending two lions, a rearing stag behind one of the heroes; accompanied by a museum-quality impression; old collection sticker '120' to one end. 7.33 grams, 23 mm

Cotswold, UK, collection.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

Accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late Professor W.G. Lambert, numbered 120.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.

Comprising facetted carnelian and other beads in a gold setting with granulated collars; a marriage with wire loop to each end. 2.90 grams, 32 mm

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.

Pillow-shaped clay tablet with cuneiform text to both broad faces and one edge; repaired. 123 grams, 63 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.
This small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.

Elliptical in section with dimple base, columnar neck. 18 grams, 55 mm

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

With a wide hoop supporting a lentoid bezel, intaglio design of a running quadruped with long ear or horn projecting from the head and legs spread out beneath the body. 2.94 grams, 20.18 mm overall, 18.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)

UK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.

Comprising two penannular bracelets with ribbed bodies expanding at the centre. 40.2 grams total, 55 mm each

UK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.

Bulbous body with incuse crescents, flared neck; iridescent surface. 7.6 grams, 29 mm

From a 1980s UK collection.
Property of an London antiquarian.

Composed of restrung discoid beads. 29 grams, 45 cm long

UK gallery, early 2000s.