Western Asiatic Molar Glass Vessel

With four standing figures; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of Hematite, 25.5 x 13 mm. The design consists of two pairs of facing figures. In the one a deity on the right wears horned tiara and long robe open at the front, from which one leg projects with foot resting on a small quadruped with human head. The deity holds up a standard with seven globes at its top. Facing is a worshipper, in long plain robe with hands clasped. The other pair has a standing raising both hands --the Lamma goddess--and she faces the god with mace, in nat with brim, a kilt to the knees, and holding the mace at his waist. Between these two is a tall pole surmounted by lunar crescent and solar disc. This is a Late Old Babylonian seal, c.1700-1600 B.C., from Babylonia or south-west Iran. it is engraved with drill and cutting wheel, and is in good condition, though there is a little scratching of the surface.'; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a pair of red stone beads. 11.86 mm, 25 mm



Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

Broad and squat with lip to the inner edge of the rim. 150 grams, 14.2 cm wide



Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.

Discoid in plan with deep rosette design to the underside, loop handle to the upper face. 55.9 grams, 57 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.