Western Asiatic Carnelian Gemstone with Calligraphic Text

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.

Composed of small barrel-shaped and pomegranate-shaped beads, restrung. 15.2 grams, 55 cm



Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Roughly oval in shape with an inscription at the centre with stars on the field, surrounded by a cross motif border. 1.41 grams, 17 mm



Acquired on the European art market.