Mesopotamian Cuneiform Clay Foundation Cone

Wheel-shaped stamp seal; 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. 38 x 37 x 15 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is a handle of inverted U-shape. The design, which is compartmented and open-work, consists of a plain outer band, and within it but not touching it is a central rhomb, joined to the outer band by two rough crescent shapes, bulging at the ends, and close to each other in the middle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition save that the outer rim is worn down.' 15 grams, 37 mm



From an important London, UK, collection, 1970s. Accompanied by a scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology.

Bearing a stylised male face carved in relief above a Himyarite inscription. 13.9 kg, 39 cm high



Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.

Likely a funerary stele bearing the name of the deceased individual commemorated with the stone.

Bearing an incuse frieze comprising an ibex standing before two advancing figures, the rear-most with a sword and frond behind, a pair of facing lions to the background; drilled vertically through the centre for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 53.5 grams, 45 mm

Fine condition, worn.

Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1. Property of a North West London gentleman.