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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.

Comprising: frieze with profile running horse pulling a chariot with spoked wheel, seated driver and objects in the field; field of geometric linear symbols within broken borders; frieze with segmented standing figures; frieze with S-curved striated band, possibly a serpent with turned towards the rear; presenttion scene with seated magnate and facing supplicant, birds and guilloche in the field, chipped; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 39.73 grams total, 12-41 mm



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

Comprising an openwork ear-shaped body and a tall looped handle on the reverse. 42.7 grams, 51 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.

Rectangular plaque with a tab and loop above, one side showing an advancing lion with a rising sun behind, the other side with a four-line inscription. 8.75 grams, 44 mm



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

Composed of mixed graduated beads with an elbow bead as the central feature, restrung. 62 grams, 37.2 cm



Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private West County, UK, collection.

An elongated ovoid body with a flat base and trumpet-shaped neck, with a handle to the rear. 545 grams, 23.5 cm



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

Light brown cylinder seal with stylised trees and pellets; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.72 grams, 19 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.76.

Frieze with two ibexes on the baseline each with its head turned away from a tall bird or winged demon with spread wings; star, scorpion and other objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.34 grams, 13 mm



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

Comprising: a horse head, three idol heads and a fragment with an impressed motif. 70.1 grams total, 30-47 mm



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

Featuring a thin body and elongated legs, a long tail pointing downwards and a short neck supporting an emphasised with pointed ears. 12.16 grams, 40 mm



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

Comprising: frieze with profile advancing horse and birds above; scene with standing warrior in plumed helmet advancing with one arm raised, holding a weapon, grasping the stem of a sapling with leaping lion behind; running horse with sun and moon above; procession of tall robed figures and small kneeling figure between, chipped; fragment with deeply cut bird-heads and other items; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.2 grams total, 10-15 mm



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