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Comprising tanged arrowheads, most with barbs. 145 grams total, 30-98 mm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Composed of graduated spherical beads with a hatched design, restrung. 61.5 grams, 42 cm



Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Comprising a domed body and a large handle, 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 Brown Stone with Black Patina, 17 x 17.5 x 18 mm. The seal has an oval face, with domed back with superimposed handle, which is nicely shaped. The design shows a recumbent sphynx: body of a quadruped, but human head and wings. Above its back is a bird or fly. This is a seal from Syria / Palestine or Anatolia, c. 1200-900 B.C. It is in fine condition.' 4.61 grams, 18 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 1607, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

Carved in the round as a standing female on a baseline; the hair drawn up into tight buns on either side of the head, high collar beneath the chin, hands cupping the breasts, voluminous robe covering the lower body and legs; probably Anahita. 12.6 grams, 58 mm



Believed to have been acquired at Bonhams, circa 2010. Private collection, UK.

Anahita is often depicted with exaggerated thighs, as on this figure.

Domed body with transverse piercing, the underside with a deeply engraved image of a stylised standing animal with long ears and erect tail; supplied with museum-quality impressions. 5.04 grams, 19 mm



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

Comprising tubular, barrel-shaped, oblate and other types. 55 grams total, 4-38 mm



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

Bulbous body with flattened base and trefoil mouth, strap handle to the rear and incised circumferential bands on the shoulder. 1.6 kg, 22.4 cm



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Comprising: a speckled grey marble seal with a drilled geometric pattern; a white limestone seal with a wickerwork pattern; a grey serpentine seal with a geometric pattern; a small bronze seal with a linear pattern; a fragmentary hematite seal with a seated deity; supplied with museum-quality impressions. 17.42 grams total, 9-17 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by previous typed catalogue slips with collection nos.2, 14, 17, 18, 41.

A small seal with a central linear motif with birds in flight above nd ram horns below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.96 grams, 13 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.58.

In the shape of a sleeping duck, with its head turned towards its tail and with a flat striated base. 7.75 grams, 18 mm



Ex 'S' collection, London, UK, 1970 onwards.

Ellipsoid type with incuse design of two lines of Naskh text; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.44 grams, 13 mm



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

Graduated group of cream-coloured beads; restrung. 21 grams, 37.5 cm



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