Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection

Discoid mount with low-relief animal design; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Bronze Disk 27 x 27 x 6.5 mm This is a round disk with a 'milled' edge. on the back of which a loop of strip metal is attached. The design on the face consists of a standing horned animal facing a tall slender tree, two crosses, one above the back, one between the legs of the animal, and a row of nine big dots under and behind the animal. This comes from west central Asia and most probably dates to c. 1400-1700 A.D. It is a button, no doubt for a formal garment such as a uniform. It is in very good condition.' 5.02 grams, 27 mm



Ex 'S' collection, 1970s-1990s. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

Fusiform with fluted ends, median baluster with impressed bosses. 1.26 grams, 30 mm



From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970-2000s.

Composed of spherical beads interspersed with barley twist glass beads and a large melon bead at the centre; restrung. 82 grams, 53.2 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.