Ottoman Jade Ring with Inscription

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.

Globular in form with flared cylindrical neck and integral handle with triangular projection; applied pellets either side, likely a zoomorphic representation, with incised vertical bands to the neck. 735 grams, 24.5 cm high



Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. Ex private collection.

Carnelian cloison dated 1290 AH (1873 AD) with personal stamp seal for Rahim Al-Hosseini. 16.65 grams, 29.85 mm overall, 20.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)



Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.