Western Asiatic Gilt Bronze Horse Padlock

Inscribed on one face with a seven-panelled pictographic grid, with a branch above; the reverse inscribed with a branch and a motif containing two drilled circles. 42 grams, 69 mm

Very fine condition, chipped.

Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992. 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. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11335-190939.

Stylised detailing to her face and hair, beaded necklace around her neck and small breasts; remains of outstretched arms; shallow U-shaped channel to reverse delineating her buttocks and spine. 225 grams, 11.5 cm high

Fine condition.

Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Comprising four separate calligraphic glazed tiles with chamfered outer edges; each with ochre and yellow meander motif enclosing a light blue field with flowers and foliage in white, central dark blue panel with yellow scrolled border and white calligraphic text; repaired. 14.7 kg, 62 cm

Fair condition, repaired.

Acquired prior to 1990. Ex private collection, London, UK.