Trans Jordan Terracotta Jar with Handles

Carved as a recumbent bull with head turned facing, band to the muzzle and dewlap beneath; pierced vertically at the shoulders for suspension. 38.9 grams, 51 mm



Dr S. McCutcheon, Houston, Texas, USA, prior to 1980. Acquired by the current owner from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11964-209617.

Of pillow-shape with lines of impressed cuneiform text to both principal faces, reading: 1) 1 wineskin suspended from a rope, 2) (for) Šu-Sîn the royal messenger 3-5) when he came <...>. 6) Intermediary Ašgi-tillassu, chief of the weavers. 7) Expense. 8) In the month šugargal, 9-10) the year bis when the priestess of Eridu was 'hired'. 24.2 grams, 36 mm



Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1988. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.

An Indus period shallow dish or bowl with gently rounded and tapering sidewalls, three integral tapering legs formed as stylised elephant heads and trunks with simple facial detailing and splayed feet. 2.9 kg, 35 cm wide



London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.N123k2 from Oxford Authentication.