Western Asiatic Pierced Pottery Chalice

Finial formed as a stylised bird modelled in the round with bulbous head and eyes, lobed chest and tail. 2.1 grams, 81 mm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

Flat-section body with pinched facial detailing, right arm raised and bent, left hand protecting the genitals. 26.9 grams, 76 mm



Previously the property of an Islington, London, UK, dealer. From a London, UK, private collector since circa 1990.

With three standing figures and animals; 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, 19.5 x 8 mm. The main scene consists of three figures: to the right the Storm God standing with one foot on each of two mountains. He wears an elaborate hat, and holds up a symbol. Facing him is a human figure with both hands raised, and wearing a robe to the knees. behind the worshipper stands a goddess holding up a curved object. There are two fillers: a scorpion, and a pillar--table with two objects resting on it. The minor scene consists of a walking quadruped with human head below, and a reared-up lion above a short guilloche. This is a Syrian seal, c. 1800-1600 B.C., perhaps from Palestine.'; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a pair of red stone beads. 3.38 grams, 20 mm



Anonymous French sale. 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.