Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Comprising a tapering flat-section bar with tightly recurved thickened neck, integral beast-head finial with a severely waisted muzzle. 18.27 grams, 47 mm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A94.

Frieze with rampant winged gryphon in profile, rearing to attack an ibex with bowed head, one foreleg raised, starburst above, ruled borders; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 17.58 grams, 40 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Comprising: a dark brown steatite seal with linear motifs; a white limestone seal with a wave motif; a black steatite seal with a diabolo-shaped striped pattern; a hematite seal with two worship scenes, four figures and a small offering table; a white limestone seal with linear motifs and figures; supplied with museum-quality impressions. 14.4 grams total, 15-19 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by previous typed catalogue slips with collection nos.8, 20, 21, 37, and one handwritten.

Comprising a broad shallow bowl with carination, supported by a sturdy shank on a conical base. 6.15 kg. 32 cm wide



From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Tabular type with incuse design of a standing ibex on a baseline between sockets; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.89 grams, 16 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Conical body pierced at the top, the underside with a standing robed figure before an altar with his arms raised in adoration. 7.23 grams, 23 mm



UK private collection, acquired on the English market in the 2000s.

Rectangular type with chamfered edges, incuse Naskh legend; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.64 grams, 12 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Composed of mixed beads, including spherical, oblate and tubular types, the central feature a melon bead, restrung. 23.5 grams, 37.1 cm



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

Rectangular amulet featuring a standing stylised figure holding a kopesh on both larger sides, one narrow side with a crescent moon and three stars, the other narrow side with a large star. 2.11 grams, 16 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Rectangular in profile with carved detailing; obverse with a standing figure in ankle-length robe, bearded head turned; dividing rib beside an advancing lion with mouth open; reverse scene with perching bird and other items; pierced vertically for mounting. 97 grams, 64 mm



Ex the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s-1990s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

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, 41 x 41 x 13 mm. This is round with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central square which is joined to an outer band by struts: straight ones from the middle of each side of the square, short ones ending in crescents from the tips of the square. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition.' 19 grams, 41 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 R-690, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

With seated figure extending one hand holding a cup towards two standing figures in floor-length robes facing him; two columns of cuneiform text to the rear; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.97 grams, 28 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.