Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl

An openwork 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, 35 x 34 x 10 mm. This is square, with flat face and flat back, on which was mounted a suspension loop, of which only one end now remains. The design is open-work and consists of a central square divided by a simple cross into four smaller squares, and the spaces between this inner and an outer square are divided into L-shapes at each corner and oblongs between them. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C.It is in good condition save for the mostly lost handle.' 18.5 grams, 35 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered U-391, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

White metal ring with the shoulders formed as birds with spread wings, conical bezel set with a carnelian cabochon engraved with a scorpion. 10.16 grams, 32.39 mm overall, 18.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Ex English collection of Mr A.H.D. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

A circular mount with an X-motif on the reverse, the obverse with a three-line inscription; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.78 grams, 18 mm



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