Kushan Gold Pendant Bead

A hollow-formed tubular neck with flared rim and segmented collar, bulb above with deep latticework effect, tapering finial with trumpet-shaped flange collar. 273 grams, 12.6 cm



Acquired in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.

Formed as three vertical bars joined near the base; 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 54 x 48 x 26mm This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of angular shape with rounded top. The piece has roughly three parallel vertical segments, which join in the middle, the whole being surrounded by a rim. Each segment has a row of dots in it: four in the two outer segments, six in the middle one, which is longer. This comes from western central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is extremely rare for its design, which may be understood as a stylized depiction of a standing four-winged god, but this is not completely certain.The piece is generally in good condition, but is a little bent.' 25 grams, 53 mm



Ex S collection, deceased, London, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by an original scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

With bulbous body and discoid base, thick loop, applied coloured inserts. 5.14 grams, 22 mm



From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.