Standing with D-section rump, suspension ring to shoulders behind the cupim. 60 grams, 49 mm



From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1980s.

Fragment with neatly impressed dense cuneiform text to both faces; repaired. 40.4 grams, 70 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.)

A bifacial pillow-shaped tablet with cuneiform text to both faces; repaired from two fragments. 41.5 grams, 49 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.

In the form of a hand with fingers held in a gripping position against the top of the palm; possible enigmatic inscription to the palm; simple detailing delineating each finger; collared arm and suspension loop. 42.6 grams, 50 mm



Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman.

Discoid in plan with central cell and inset garnet cabochon, two mounting tubes to reverse. 0.38 grams, 9 mm



Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

In the form of a cube engraved on one side in Aramaic: ŠLŠRKR. 31.2 grams, 17 mm



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

Group of two penannular bracelets, each a round-section bar with clubbed ends. 44 grams total, 58 mm each



From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.

Leaf-shaped with prominent midrib, cylindrical neck with flared base, square-section tang with expanding turned finial. 142 grams, 25.5 cm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

The type belongs to the category of tripartite lances with long pointed biconvex blade and single bevelled tang. In this typology the blade, of rhomboidal section, is usually well balanced. The stem, medium or short, is widened at its base and forms a fairly clean stop.

With heavily ridged and tapered leaf-shaped blade, long slightly flared grooved neck and square-section tapered tang. 223 grams, 31.5 cm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

The weapon belongs to the type 1 of the spearhead classification of Khorasani, mainly coming from Marlik or Amlash areas. Similar pieces have been dated by Stutzinger to 1200-1100 B.C.

Slender beast with multiple legs, head raised, mounted on a conical disc. 34 grams, 56 mm wide



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Comprising a cluster of four spheres with flared legs below, pierced to accept a bronze suspension loop. 45.5 grams, 58 mm



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

D-shaped plaque with integral pierced suspension lug, decorated with columns of incised ring-and-dot motifs, plain reverse; lug chipped, usage wear. 9.22 grams, 38 mm



Acquired in the 1980s. From the collection of a London antiquarian.