Western Asiatic Bronze Miniature Horse and Chariot Diorama

The container with one rounded terminal, containing a rolled magical scroll bearing Aramaic text; a fragment of the roll adhering to the inside of the container. 37 grams total, 32-46 mm



Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

Accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note written 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, which states: 'This is round, with scalloped edge, flat face and flat back, on which is mounted an angular handle with pear-shaped hole. The design, which is compartmented and partly open-work, consists of the outer band with scalloped rim within which are four plant motifs consisting of a central bud and two projecting leaves. The stems of two of these motifs join in the middle. The other two end in a triangle shape. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is an [sic] extremely large and with a fine design. Generally it is in very good condition, but there is slight damage to the rim at one point, and a small dent on one of the leaves. Also the rim is bent over a little at one point. The back has been vigorously cleaned. But this remains a major example of its kind.' 170 grams, 96 mm wide



From the collection of a London gentleman, pre 2000. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note 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 schematic figure with a shallow lentoid-shaped cross-section; mounted on a custom-made display base. 36 grams total, 94 mm high including stand



Acquired in Europe before 1995. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11866-206514.