Broad and shallow with incised concentric rings to the inner face. 220 grams, 19 cm



Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.

Consisting of five (one absent) long-necked eagle heads facing in opposite directions, the beaked heads with raised eyes, necks decorated with a necklace imitating precious stones; three attachment holes. 44.5 grams, 77 mm



Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.

Possibly an applique from a quiver.

Hemispherical in profile with slightly flared rim. 222 grams, 17.1 cm



From the collection of North West London, UK, gentleman, 1990-2000s.

Each round in section with tapering ends formed into a tight coil. 29.8 grams total, 58-59 mm



UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

Modelled in the round standing facing, the rider gripping the animal with his thighs and by its ears, stylised detailing to both figures in the form of applied circular eyes and pricked headbands, the rider wearing a conical cap; mounted on a substantial cylindrical perspex display base. 676 grams total, 20 cm high including stand



Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. From the Moussieff salon cabinet display. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Comprising a tall tubular neck and deep shoulder, carination at the junction with the squat bowl; two pierced flanges at the shoulder for attachment of a suspension cord, and remains of net painting to the body. 715 grams, 26 cm



From the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s.

Biconical in profile with narrow base, lateral ledge handles, flared rim; marvered trail detailing to the neck, marvered dragged trails to the body; mounted on a custom-made stand. 12.54 grams, 53 mm



From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

Broad and shallow with lip to the inner face of the rim. 86 grams, 11.4 cm



Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.

With a curving blade and a round, tabular extension to the rear of the socket. 39.7 grams, 83 mm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Discoid stamp seal with segmented face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 39x39x12 mm. This is round with flat compartmented face and flat back on which is mounted a broad handle of inverted U-shape. The design consists of a central circle from which eight curving bands spread to the edge, creating a whorl, the bands being hatched. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and the hatching on the base of the compartments is unusual.' 24.5 grams, 39 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.

A triangular fragment containing dense rows of cuneiform text on one side. 30.5 grams, 52 mm



London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK.

A freestanding sheet-silver idol of a standing human figure, anatomical features in repoussé technique, applied pellet eyes and twisted wire embellishing the headdress, attached to a vertical rectangular plaque, standing on a second square plaque with notched edges, remains of an offering vessel(?) at the feet. 14.2 grams, 39 mm

Fair condition.

From the Robin Symes gallery, Mayfair, UK, before 1999. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.