Gandharan Terracotta Head

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.

Biconvex in profile with basal ring and slightly flared mouth, painted geometric panels to the shoulder. 324 grams, 97 mm high



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Modelled in the round with large D-shaped headdress, pinched nose, applied eyes, multi-strand applied collars; seated pose with knees slightly bent, arms extended; repaired. 56 grams, 12.4 cm



Ex Martin Schoyen London collection, previously with Alexander Gotz, London, UK.