Lentoid in section with rounded cutting edge, carinated butt formed as a phallus. 1.76 kg, 22 cm



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Group of three weights, each formed as a duck with its neck and head stretched along its spine; one pierced at the neck, another longitudinally through the chest. 6.35 grams total, 18-22 mm



From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK.

With a D-section hoop and a rectangular bezel, intaglio image of a majestic ibex with long curving horns. 5.78 grams, 26.24 mm overall, 22.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Pillow-shaped with impressed cuneiform text to one broad face and one long edge; repaired. 31 grams, 44 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.

Composed mainly of graduated cylindrical beads with some amuletic beads, central feature a large conical bead with a discoid bead below, restrung. 38 grams, 60 cm long



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

Modelled in the half-round, female in upright pose supporting her breasts in her hands. 61.3 grams, 76 mm



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

Including phallus, heads, fusiform bead and other items, some on a ceramic base. 586 grams total, 48-94 mm including stand



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Sheet gold drum-shaped body with domed lower face, two rows of repoussé pellets, short loop. 3.1 grams, 23 mm



Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Modelled in the half-round with grotesque features and fierce teeth exposed; reverse with low-relief engraved image of Lamashtu advancing holding a trident. 26 grams, 36 mm



From an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12253-221916.

In Babylonian mythology the demon Pazuzu was the son of the god Hanpa. His consort, the demon Lamaštu, carried fever and preyed upon children and pregnant women. She could be neutralised with appropriate spells and amulets, which also protected against other demons. For this reason, women wore an amulet with the effigy of Pazuzu around their necks during pregnancy.

Advancing pose with tail extended. 8.4 grams, 33 mm wide



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Obverse with three lines of impressed script; reverse with one line. 2.8 grams, 24 mm



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

Disc seal with crimped edge, low-relief legend 'The order of God and ... and Justice'. 4 grams, 18 mm



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