Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace String

Domed body with incised circumferential band above the rim, underside with a stylised quadruped and star-like motifs. 5.17 grams, 20 mm



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

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.

Openwork seal with a triangular loop on the reverse, 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, 52 x 51 x 22 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a large handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a rosette, with inner circle, band around that, and ten 'petals' from this circle, giving the shape of the piece. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal beneath appears to be in good condition, as is the piece generally.' 42.3 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. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-517, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.