Gandharan Terracotta Head Fragment

Zoomorphic stamp seal with loop handle to 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 38x38x12 mm. This bears the shape of the object depicted, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of sheet metal with thickened edges. The design, which is compartmented, shows a standing quadruped with big snout and long tail hanging down the back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The upper part is bent back and is a little damaged, but generally this is in good condition and is a rare type. The metal is sound.' 26 grams, 41 mm



Ex Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number U-17, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.

Rectangular in plan with recessed octagonal socket, repoussé pellet and leaf ornament to the flanged edge, socket with arcading and pellets, bottom panel with central cross-in-circle and two advancing lions; all on a pounced field; old collector's label to the reverse '7481'; rim cracked. 345 grams, 28 cm



Ex Parker collection, London, UK. UK trade, London, 2000. From a private Suffolk, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12308-221692.

Modelled in the half-round, Buddha sitting cross-legged with hands folded in his lap; loop above. 8.78 grams, 40 mm



with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.