Biconvex in profile with columns of cuneiform text to the upper face. 28.9 grams, 33.3 mm

Private collection, Jerusalem, assembled in the 1970s-1980s.
European private collection, acquired in 1998.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

A rectangular piece of multicoloured fabric with fringe detailing. 52 grams, 92 x 93 cm

Private collection of a London gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Cylinder with cord and bead handles; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Description of Cylinder Seal of soft black stone, 29 x 12 mm. A standing human-looking figure with short kilt and mane of hair (or helmet with mane) holds a spear in one hand, a stone(?) in the other. He is facing a horned quadruped with raised tail, and between them there is a tree and smaller, distinct quadruped. There are two linear devices on the base-line, and a rule above encloses the engraving. This is a rare type of seal, probably from Syria or Anatolia, and c. 1000-800 B.C. The plume is the most significant point, but knowledge is not yet so far advanced that this seal can be confidently attributed to a particular culture. As such, it is extremely interesting. The condition is fine.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.65 grams, 23 mm

UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983.

Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in October 1987.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Flat surface with low-relief hamsa motif. 987 grams, 15.6 cm

Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Spherical and hollow-formed with moulded animal and other ornament to the outer face; clay tokens inside. 243 grams, 72 mm

Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1988.
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 copy of a previous two page illustrated cataloguing note, collection no.23.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Comprising a shallow body with rounded base and everted lip. 177 grams, 88 mm

Acquired on the European art market, April 2001.
Private collection, Switzerland.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Conical in profile with flat base and U-shaped channel through the apex. 7.25 kg, 17 cm

Ex Mayfair gallery, London, UK, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

See Vidale, M., Treasures from the Oxus: The Art and Civilisation of Central Asia, London, 2017, pp.44-51, figs.41-45, for a variety of such weights in different shapes and materials.

Cylinder with cord and bead handles; accompanied by a copy of 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 dark-brown stone with white inclusions, 14 x 8.5 mm. Slight chipping on top, otherwise condition fine. Male figure wearing short kilt and raising one hand, in front of him female figure wearing long, flounced garment and raising both hands; both facing four bands containing (i) guilloche, (ii) backwards-facing rampant horned quadruped above sideways recumbent lion, (iii) recumbent stage between two other recumbent horned quadrupeds, (iv) slender dog (?) chasing quadruped with horns or long ears. From Syria, c. 1800-1700 B.C. For similar seals, see D. Collon, "The Green Jasper Cylinder Seal Workshop" in M.K. Buccellati et al. (eds.), Papers in Honor of Edith Porada.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.88 grams, 14 mm

UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983.

Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in January 1989.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Comprising a D-section hoop set with a turquoise-coloured cabochon at the base; large bezel with engraved decoration beneath and on the rim, set with red intaglio engraved with Arabic text. 20.52 grams, 33.88 mm overall, 21.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)

From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Inset scaraboid with intaglio insect (hornet?) to the gemstone. 4.07 grams, 26.53 mm overall, 18.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

With broad inturned rim, short stem and flared foot. 750 grams, 16.5 cm high

From a West London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Comprising a piriform body with flat base, two loop handles and a long, curving U-shaped spout extending from the rim. 415 grams, 16 cm wide

From a Mayfair gallery 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.