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Mixed group of beads, including granulated, oblate, tubular, and other types. 7.17 grams total, 2-9 mm



Ex late Japanese gentleman's collection, 1970-2010.

Bulbous body with a flattened base, a short funicular neck and a round-section strap handle, seven concentric circle motifs with a central pellet on the shoulder. 1 kg, 21.5 cm



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Bulbous body with a narrow foot and short tubular neck, polychrome band with a peacock, peepal leaves, and a standing zebu. 505 grams, 13.9 cm



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Cylinder with a figure standing on a beast, another figure before, another beast and stripes; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.8 grams, 16 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.57.

With steep walls and a low flaring foot. 653 grams, 19.7 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Tubular in section with flared base and gently flared flat rim; old collector's label '5207-13' to underside. 225 grams, 75 mm high



with Henry Anavian, Summer Gallery, New York, USA. with Arte Primitivo, New York, USA, 5 December 2025, no.681. Private collection, London, UK.

Eagle-shaped seal matrix with a large loop on the back, 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, 25 x 21.5 x 1mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat compartmented face and flat back of which is mounted a loop handle of metal rod. The design shows a heraldic eagle with two heads: heads at the top sideways, wings hanging beneath, and tail feathers spread at the bottom. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare type (the double-headed eagle) and in very good condition save for a nick at the bottom.' 9.51 grams, 25 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. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered V-850, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

Composed mainly of oblate beads, restrung. 14.2 grams, 40.5 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

The lower half of a cylinder seal showing the bottom part of two Syrian dresses and a sitting dog, a tree and two stars; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.38 grams, 16 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.78.

Composed of large biconical and oval carnelian and agate beads, restrung with a modern clasp. 70 grams, 53 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Restrung group of mainly small cylindrical beads with polished surface. 39.6 grams, 97 cm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

Rectangular section with impressed cuneiform text on three sides. 36 grams, 42 mm



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