23rd-20th century BC. A bronze discoid openwork seal with handle to the reverse, accompanied by a typed and signed note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 71 x 70 x 23. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted-V shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of four sitting monkeys in a circle with tails erect, three of them holding something in their front paws, the fourth not holding anything but the paws up. The design is enclosed within a plain band. Design repeated on back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has a rare, possibly unique design, and is in very good condition except that the outer rim is dented and worn.' 68 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number R-858, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
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Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A group of five discoid bronze seals comprising: one a seated figure(?) surrounded by irregular shapes, inverted U-shape handle to reverse; one with rosette formed of six petals within a tightly scalloped border; and three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-199) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 50 x 50.5 x 18mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work consists of a central Greek cross with a crescent resting on each outer edge of this cross, while eight curving lines base on the outer plain band support or intervene between the crescents. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. The metal is in fair condition, and save for a little damage to the outer rim the piece is in good condition.'; (R-746) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 41 x 34mm. This is roughly round with six indentations in the outer edge. The face is flat and compartmented, the back is convex and from it a stalk handle with pierced oval top rises. The design consists of a central small circle from around which six curving extensions spread out like a whirligig. They may be meant as snakes' heads. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is a rare seal for its design and save for damage to two of the heads it is in good condition.'; (P-55) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45 x 45 x 18mm. This is round with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a outerband with scalloped edge and within it a heraldic eagle: head sideways at the top, wings spread, and tails feathers down. The seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has been conserved, and is in very good condition. It is a fine example of its type.' 250 grams total, 4354mm (1 3/4-2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers T-198, T-199, R-746, R-80, P-55, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals including eight accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: K-6) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45 x 44 x 16 mm. This has the shape of a seven-pointed star with flat face and back, on which is mounted a loop handle. The face is compartmented but not open-work. The points of the star are each a rough pear shape, which leaves a smaller seven-pointed star in the middle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; T-465) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 32 x 26 x 14 mm. This is oblong, with handle of inverted V-shape on the back. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of grid of six rough squares in two rows of three, but originally it had three rows, not two. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The two-third remaining are slightly bent, but otherwise are in very good condition.'; T-461) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 41 x 41 x 12 mm. This has the shape of a rosette, with flat face, compartmented, and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design consists of a pair of concentric circles and eight petals around them. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and has been cleaned.'; T-159) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 40 x 28 x 14 mm. The design of this seal is a pattern of two crossing straight bands joined at the closer ends by a single line. The design is both compartmented and open-work, with a handle of inverted V-shape on the back. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There some pressed earth adhering to the surface, which could be removed, but the metal is in very good condition and the seal is a nice example of its type.'; V-366) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 39 x 27 x 15 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back ,on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape . The design is linear and consists of two pairs of diagonal strokes which cross in the middle, the ends of which are held by two parallel strokes. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is encrusted, but could be cleaned and the metal appears to be in good condition.'; C-6) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 42 x 15 mm. This is round, compartmented, and with a solid back. The handle is a loop of strip metal attached to the back. The design shows a circle, not quite in the centre, and nine lines radiating from it to the outer rim. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, but the metal is in very good condition.'; R-500) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 38 x 38 x 15 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central circle and an outer band, which are joined with four plant-like motifs and between them four simple strokes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal underneath appears to be in good condition.'; T-490) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 34 x 34 x 12 mm.This has a very roughly oval shape with an indentation at one point. It is of open-work construction with a handle of inverted V-shape on the back. The design is a pattern of shapes formed by mostly straight lines. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a known type of design, but strange as now preserved. It is possible that the indentation results from loss of part of the outer rim. The metal is in good condition and the piece has been cleaned.' 190 grams total, 26-43mm (1 - 1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-1st millenium BC. A mixed group of five bronze seals including three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-524) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 39 x 9.6mm. This is formed of a grid of miscellaneous shapes, with flat face and flat back, on which a loop handle is mounted. The design appears to be abstract, not depicting anything. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare and interesting type, and the metal is in good condition, but there may be some loss of outer parts.'; (K-57) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 35 x 34 x 14mm. This is round, with notched edge, flat face and slightly convex back with central pierced loop. The face shows an engraved heraldic eagle, with head sideways at the top, wings spread, and tail feather down and spread. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and the metal has been conserved.'; (W-99) 'Decorated Bronze Attachment, 42 x 33m. This bears the shape of the design, showing two heads of animals such as jackals joined on to shaped items not now identifiable as depictions. On the back there is a loop for a cord of strap to pass through. This is steppe art, from west central Asia, dating to c. 600-300 B.C. It is an attractive piece and the metal is in good condition, but one end of the piece is broken off.'; the rest comprising: one discoid with various shapes, possibly representing a horned quadruped; one roughly discoid with two circles to the centre, surrounded by four pear shapes, each with a circle to the centre, handle to the reverse. 112 grams total, 34-43mm (1 1/4-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number W-99, K-57, T-524, R-956 W-155, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
3rd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals with various shapes and designs, including five accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-152) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 37 x 33 x 13mm. This has the shape of what is depicted: apparently some kind of fish with a big eye. The face is flat and compartmented. The back is also flat and bears a loop handle of strip metal. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface which could be removed. The edges are a little worn and damaged in places, but generally it is in good condition.'; (U-455) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 34 x 34 x 15mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a Greek cross with a simple cross within it, the whole surrounded by a plain band. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The outer rim is bent over a little, but generally the seal is in good condition.'; (U-397) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 33 x 37 x 17mm. This bears the shape of the animal depicted, with compartmented face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design shows a standing monster, a quadruped with raised wings and head a little down. The outer edges of the wings and hind quarters are notched. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare type, but the wings are bent backwards and the edges are worn down in part. The surface is largely covered with incrustation, which could be removed.'; (U-356) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 33 x 32 x 15mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a central circle joined to a plain outer band by seven bloom-like motifs: a single stem with superimposed cup. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a nice example of its kind, being in very good condition save for the slightest denting of the rim.'; (W-18) 'Stamp Seal of Translucent Whitish Stone with Orange Veins, 34 x 34 x 12mm. This is a hemisphere, pierced for suspension. The design on the round flat face consists of a circle of four items enclosing two smaller items of the same kind, all six being drilled. This comes from Sumer, northern Mesopotamia or south-west Iran and dates to c. 3000-2800 B.C. It is in fair condition.' 166 grams total, 25-45mm (1-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers U-356, U-455, U-65, U-396, T-337, T-334, T-152, V-281, N-34, W-18, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
23rd-20th century BC. A group of three bronze openwork seals, all accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (U-21) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 58 x 58 x 16mm. This is very roughly round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a central circular band from which four snakes spread, first outwards, then in a big loop to the head with big eyes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed, the metal appears to be sound. There is slight denting of one head, but generally this is an attractive seal with a rare design.'; (R-742) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 65 x 63 x 28mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. the design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central square, with a Greek cross mounted on each side of the square, with a dot in the middle of the cross and an outer open end which flows into scallops each side so creating an outer band of eight scallops. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in fine state of preservation.'; (R-703) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 42 x 42 x 14mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, shows a sitting monkey with front paw and tail raised. Struts reach from the monkey's shoulder to the outer band, which encloses the whole design. Design repeated on the back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a known type, but the linear pattern on the back is rare for this design. The outer rim is a little dented, but the piece is generally in good condition.' 133 grams, 42-64mm (1 3/4-2 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers R-742, R-703, U-21, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
18th century AD. A bronze statue of the Hindu goddess Bhudevi, the earth goddess and a consort of Vishnu, standing on a square base, wearing necklaces, anklets and bracelets, her hair drawn back into a braid which falls down the back; holding a khatvanga in her right hand and and left in Varadamudra; covered with a thick lacquer which wears thin to the brow from the repeated touch of worshippers during ceremonies. 1.3 kg, 23cm (9"). Property of a West London collector. Fine condition.
Late 3rd millennium BC. A group of bronze stamp seals, including one accompanied by a typed and signed note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Bifacial Stamp Seal of Bronze, 41 x 40 x 6mm. This is roughly square with zig-zag sides, and it is pierced through two opposite corners. The one face shows a recumbent winged monster with head raised. The other face shows a guilloche-like item diagonally across the area, and to each side of it the front parts of a horned animal. At one point there appears to be a snake's head with open fangs, which may imply that the guilloche is meant as intertwined snakes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is in good condition, the metal being conserved, and the designs are well preserved. The one is rare, perhaps unique.'; the rest comprising: one discoid with heraldic eagle to the centre enclosed by two circles of pellets, the outer pellets larger forming a scalloped edge, bird in flight in high-relief to the reverse; one discoid with central heraldic eagle surrounded by seven perforations and seven smaller eagles, rosette and knop to the reverse. 115 grams total, 32-54mm (1 1/4-2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number U-185, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals with various shapes and designs, including six accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (P-36) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45.5 x 45 x 42.5mm. This has a round, flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a stalk handle. The top of this is flattened, with two grooves over it, and just below which the handle is pierced. The design consists of a Greek cross and the resulting quarters are filled with inverted V shapes. This comes from west central Asia or eastern Iran, and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a large one and in very good condition.'; (T-747) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 24 x 42mm. This has a roughly round face, and a back which rises steeply to a round loop on top. The design on the face is done in raised lines and dots, and consists of a central dot, another at the edge, and four linear motifs around: an M, two crescents, and an irregular curving line. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It is unusually tall, and the metal is in good condition though the face is worn down in sports along the rim.'; (T-732) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 23 x 23.5mm. This has a round flat face, and a back which rises steeply to an oval suspension loop, with secondary hole from the top. The design on the face, in raised lines, consists of two of the same linear motifs, tête bêche. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The metal has been conserved, and the piece is in fair condition.'; (T-234) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 23 x 24 x 26.5mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a stalk handle with large circle at the top. The design on the face is linear and consists of two pairs of opposite crescents, one within the other, and the remaining spaces are filled with crescents resting on short rods. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It is generally well preserved, the metal being in sound condition, but an outer rim has been worn off.; (R-896) Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27 x 25.5 x 43mm. This has a flat oval face and tall handle with high central ridge around it and two smaller ridges both above and below the central one, with pierced loop handle on the top. The design on the face shows a central standing hero grappling with two lions, one each side, the one on the right with head down, the one on the left with head up. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a rare type and in good condition except that the outer rim of the face is largely worn off.'; (T-837) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 26 x 23mm. This has a round flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a stalk handle ending in a round pierced loop. The design on the face is done in raised lines and consists of four crescents based on the outer rim, and a curving line from the outer rim to the centre. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The rim is worn down at one point, but generally the piece is in very good condition.' 376 grams total, 22-47mm (1-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers P-36, T-234, T-732, T-747, R-896, T-837, X-72, T-447, Y-837, U-326, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
3rd-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals, some accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: (T-868) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 69 x 68.5 x 23 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of Greek cross with a dot in the centre surrounded by a circle. At four points, between the arms of the cross, an extra section is added on:[sic] sides that flare out and a straight end, within which is a circle held by one strut from the circle, and two struts from the outer end of the added segments.This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a large piece with a rare design, and is in very good condition, the metal having been cleaned and conserved.'; (T-717) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 54 x 55 x 19 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a Greek cross within a plain outer band, with a crescent shape filling each quarter so created. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. The metal appears to be in good condition, as is the piece generally, save for denting of the outer rim.'; (T-464) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 44 x 41 x 21 mm. This has a flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is compartmented and open-work. It consists of four oblongs divided into strips so arranged that at the centre the oblongs with strips in the some direction are not touching. At the present time three oblongs have two strips each, one three, but there has been damage and it seems that originally each oblong had three strips. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is heavy incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. The metal beneath appears to be in good condition, but the piece is not now complete.'; (T-281) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 47 x 48 x 15 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back and notched outer edge. On the back is mounted a handle of angular profile, pierced for suspension. The design on the face consists of a kind of rosette: an inner band connected to the outer edge by nine compartments. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed, but the metal underneath appears to be in good condition.'; (T-163) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 46 x 45 x 19 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is compartmented and open-work, consists of a pattern. The circle is divided into four quarters by a simple cross, and is supported by struts: four from the centre to the outer rim, and two each from the four bars of the simple cross, the whole resembling four bushes based on the centre. The seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with thick incrustation, which could be removed. The metal underneath appears to be in good condition, as is the seal generally.'; (R-205) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 54 x 54 x 22 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a loop handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It shows a central rectangle from each corner of which a leaf-like motif reaches to the outer band, and from the middle of each side of which a bloom-like motif similarly reaches to the outer band. This band is plain. The seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with corrosion, which could be treated, but the design is clear.'; (U-342) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 58 x 59 x 19 mm. This is round with slightly scalloped edge. The shape reflects the design, and the seal has flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape (now broken"). The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a cross like a Greek cross but with five arms, each arm of which divided into two parts which loop around and join up with those of the next arm. The seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has an unusual design: the five-arm motif is rare. There is some corrosion of the surface, which could be treated, but generally it is in fair condition.'; (D-9) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 25.5 x 22 x 6 mm. This is a round disc with flat face and back with slightly rounded edges. A handle from the same material and pierced is attached to the back, but it is broken. The design shows a pair of standing, confronting stags with a short inscription in alphabetic script above them. This has not yet been deciphered. This is a seal from west central Asia , c. 800-400 B.C. It has a fine design and is in generally good condition.' 380 grams total, 41-69mm (1 1/2 - 2 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
Later 3rd millennium BC. A bronze stamp seal with guilloche to the rim, loop handle, openwork central figure; 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 77.5 x 76.5 x 21 mm. This is roughly round with scalloped outer edge. The face is flat, and the back also, on which a handle of inverted U-shape is mounted. The design on the face is compartmented, with some holes which may or may not have been intended in the manufacture. The design is given also on the back, where it is in low relief. The two sides are difficult [sic, for different(?)] except that around the central design is a guilloche pattern, the same on both face an back. Within that the relief on the back can be interpreted as showing a walking man: head with clear ear, chin, lips and nose, and at the bottom two feet. Three crescents are clear around him, but other items are difficult to interpret. The compartments on the face seem to show something totally different, but not to be identified for certain. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B. C. It is a very large piece, in very good condition, rare and important.' 99 grams, 78mm (3"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number R-909; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Very fine condition.
18th-19th century AD. A bronze statue of Brahma, seated cross-legged on a cylindrical pedestal with his hands resting on his knees; lower body covered in a robe, upper body nude with necklaces; face with marked features and circular pattern to the back of the head. 2 kg, 27 cm (10 1/2"). Property of a West London collector. [No Reserve] Fair condition; patina covering most of the surface.
23rd-20th century BC. A mixed group of bronze discoid seals comprising: three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-718) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 49 x 48 x 19mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. the face has a design created by four rough crescent shaped-lines, which create a central cross with narrowing arms. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal beneath appears to be in good condition.'; (R-717) Stamp Seal of Bronze, 65 x 64.5 x 18mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted an angular handle pierced near its base. the design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central band and around it eight open circles somewhat irregularly placed and ten openings of irregular shape next to the outer band. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. it is in very good condition. The incrustation on the surface could be removed. The design is uncommon.'; (Q-7) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 42 x 41 x 13mm. This is round, with a 'milled' edge. The back is slightly convex with a handle in the form of an inverted V. The face has a flat rim, but the design is done on a concave surface. it shows an eagle in heraldic pose: head sideways at the top, wings spread on both sides, and tail feathers spread at the bottom, and talons indicated between the bottom of the wings and the tail feathers. Each side above the wings a snake is put. This is a seal from west central Asia, c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare and fine design, achieved with casting and hand tooling. The metal has been conserved and is in very good condition.'; one with various shaped lines, stem handle with suspension hoop to the end, now fragmented; one with central flower pattern and semi-circles to the edge, rectangular handle to the reverse. 225 grams total, 42-55mm (1 3/4-2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers R-717, T-718, T-332, W-863, Q-7, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
19th-20th century AD. A bronze statuette of standing buddha wearing loose robes, right hand raised in the gesture of reassurance, left hand holding a bell; serene expression, urna to brow; the hair, ushnisha, eyes and nails with silver inlays; pierced lug to the back and base. 1.2 kg, 27.6cm (10 3/4"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection. Fine condition.
Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals, some accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: (R-879) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 32 x 31 x 22 mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of oblong shape with slit down its lower part. The design is compartmented but not open-work. It consists of a central circle from which curving lines radiate to the outer rim creating a whirligig. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface which could be removed, but the metal appears to be in good condition, and generally the piece is in good condition.'; (R-762) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30.5 x 30.5 x 18 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which an angular handle, pierced, is mounted. The design consists of a simple cross and between each pair of arms is a stroke beginning at the rim but stopping short of the centre. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation which could be removed, and generally it is in good condition.'; (U-221) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 38 x 37 x 12 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat compartmented face, and flat back on which is mounted a handle of angular form. The design is roughly that of a formee cross with dot in circle in the middle, and each arm of the cross had three dots in triangular formation. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation and has a little damage to the edges, but otherwise is in good condition.'; (V-208 ) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 28 x 31 x 6.5 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with a somewhat convex face, flattish back, and on the back a small loop handle in the centre. The shape is of a rosette with six 'petals' and round hemispherical depressions form a design: one large one in the centre, one similar in each 'petal', and six much smaller ones between the innermost and the outer large six. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1600 B.C. It is a rare type and is in good condition. There is incrustation on the back, which could be removed.'; (P-20) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27.5 x 27.5 x 11 mm. This is roughly square, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of strip metal with grooves over it. The design is a pattern consisting of a cross joining the corners, a V-shaped figure between each pair of arms of the cross, and two opposite triangular shapes and two opposite semi-circular shapes filling the remaining spaces. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The design is one previously known from stone seals from eastern Iran. This seal is in very good state of preservation.'; (V-807) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 31 x 29 x 18 mm. The shape of the seal follows the design. It has a flat, compartmented face, and flat back, on which are the remains of a stalk handle, broken off in antiquity and secondarily pierced. The design shows a central dividing canal with forked ends, and each side the same design: something like a pair of eyes with eyelashes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It has a rare and interesting design, but is covered with heavy incrustation and is worn.' 178 grams total, 21-42mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of three bronze seals and a ring, including a discoid seal accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 50 x 48 x 48mm. This is round, with flat face and convex back, in the centre of which is a stout stalk handle ending in a pierced oval loop, now worn. The design on the face is done in raised lines and consists of a central shape something of a heart-shape, beneath it three circles, the central one divided into three parts, the other into four quarters, and above the heart-shape two spirals forming rough circles. There are filling strokes between each pair of outer circles starting from the outer edge. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is generally in very good condition, a little chipping of the outer edge and wear of the handle being the only defects. the metal is sound.'; the rest comprising: ring with large discoid bezel with tightly scalloped edge, central design with tall plant with four curved branches to each side and circle to the apex and below the bottom leaves, lower part with two sections filled with angled design, large hoop to the reverse; one a discoid seal with scalloped edge, standing quadruped, possibly a lion, with curved tail and head turned back with open jaw, inverted U-shape handle to the reverse.' 248 grams, 48-59 (2-2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers U-39, Y-271, Y-903, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze matrices with various shapes and designs, all accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (V-793) 'Stamp Seal of bronze, 22 x 24 x 24 x 17mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and back, on which is mounted a stalk handle ending in a pierced loop. The design consists of a kind of trefoil with a dot in the middle. On edges are traces of further strokes now mostly lost. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. Save for wear on the edges it is in very good condition.'; (U-278) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 40 x 40 x 10.5mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat, compartmented and open-work face, and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is a rough Greek cross with decorated arms. In the middle a simple cross joins the four arms, and each arm has (or had) a straight stroke dividing it into two parts. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is generally in fair condition, but the loop is damaged and one arm lacks the dividing stroke.'; (U-355) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 33 x 32 x 13mm. This is roughly round with flat compartmented face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design consists of a Greek cross within an outer rim. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in good condition save for denting of the rim, and wear to the back which results in partly open-work design.'; (U-469) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 22 x 22 x 12mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a Greek cross within an outer circle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The outer rim is a little dented, but the piece is in good condition.'; (T-815) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 37 x 23 x 17mm. This is rhomb-shaped, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is compartmented and open-work, and consists of a two crossing lines dividing the rhomb into four smaller rhombs. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is a little wear at one spot, but generally it is in good condition.'; (U-245) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 23 x 24 x 27mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a stout stalk handle ending in a pierced loop. The design consists of three parts extending out from the centre, with a dot in the very middle and a curving line starting from the edge in each of the three extensions. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is worn, but the design is still clear, and the metal appears to be in good condition.'; (T-749) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 23 x 23 x 20mm. This is a round disc, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a short stalk handle with pierced loop on top. The design on the face is done in raised lines and consists of a simple cross and V-shapes filling the quarters so created. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2200-1800 B.C. There is some heavy incrustation on the surface, which could be removed, but the metal and the piece as a whole is in very good condition.'; (U-456) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 25 x 8mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of sheet metal. The design is a rosette with a round centre on the edge of which three V-shapes are put and around which ten petals are put. It is compartmented. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a nice example of its kind and in good condition.'; (B-9) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 19 x 14mm. This has a flat solid back with big loop handle decorated with grooves and a rope pattern. The shape of the piece follows the design on the flat face. it is a rosette with seven petals, and a crescent above (or below) it. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. Such seals in silver are rare, and the design is also a rare one. The loop is worn on top, but generally the seal is in very good condition.'; (V-335) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 24 x 8mm. This is roughly square, with flat compartmented and open-work face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design consists of a central circle and two crescents covering each corner, the circle joined to the outer crescents by short struts. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is small but has an interesting shape and design, and it is in good condition.' 101 grams total, 22-40mm (1-1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers V-335, B-9, U-456, T-749, U-245, T-815, U-469, U-355, U-278, V-793, U-456, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
23rd-20th century BC. A mixed group of five bronze seals comprising: one in the shape of a lion attacking a standing figure, design in relief to the reverse with small handle; and four accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (L-91) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 31 x 31 x 11mm. This has the shape of a heraldic eagle: head sideways at the top, wings spread out, and tail feathers down. The face is flat and the eagle shape is hollowed out away from the edges.The back is generally convex, and has a big loop handle attached. The seal comes from west-central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. it is an attractive piece and is in very good condition.'; (U-230) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 33 x 33 x9mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which there is a small loop for suspension. the design consists of a depiction within a plain outer band. It shows a sitting monkey with tail up and front paws raised, perhaps holding something. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some wear and damage to the outer edge of the seal, but the design remains clear. The metal has been conserved.'; (T-151) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 33 x 34 x 10mm. This has the shape of what is depicted: a standing horned quadruped looking upwards. the face is flat and compartmented. the back is also flat and has a loop handle with two grooves over it. this comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and the metal has been conserved.'; (A2) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 52 x 12mm. This is a compartmented seal, not open work, with a stout suspension loop on the back. The shape is that of a bovine with short curly tail, heavy body, thick neck and only a very slight hump. For practical reasons there are only the shortest of horns, where, as with the feet, the ridge around the edges of the seal is not continued. This comes from west central Asia, and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a very rare piece of great merit.' 76 grams, 32-52mm (1 1/4-2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers A2, T-151, U-230, L-91, X-453, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
19th century AD or earlier. A bronze three-part lamp stand comprising a tripod base with six scooped recesses, central stem; shank with alternating bulbs, flanges and balusters; tray with low-relief calligraphic text. 1.2 kg total, 13-31cm (5 - 12 1/4"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Fine condition.
16th century AD and later. A mixed group of seventeen bronze seal matrices of various types, most with openwork handle; offered with a chalcedony intaglio with inscription. 90 grams total, 10-29mm (1/4 - 1"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. [18] Fine condition.
15th-16th century AD. A pair of bronze pendants, each with incised magical signs to one face; suspension loop above. 18.4 grams total, 37-44mm (1 1/2"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
19th-20th century AD. A bronze oil lamp comprising a hollow-formed figure of a bird perching with wings folded and spiked tail, domed base with hinged tongue-shaped tray; chain to the rear edge of the bowl with spiked finial; chain above the dorsal loop with alternating double-loop and aviform links; S-curved suspension hook with beast-head and lobe finial. 1 kg, 52cm (20 1/4"). From an important central London collection formed since the mid 1960s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.
19th century AD or earlier. A substantial bronze footed ewer with fluted sidewall, ribbed neck, chamfered everted rim with concentric circles to the inner face, short balustered spout. 1.9 kg, 21cm width (8 1/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
19th century AD and earlier. A mixed group of bronze finger rings comprising: one with slender hoop, ellipsoid bezel engraved Lilah Lilah (what is for Allah belongs to Allah); one with trumpet bezel, pseudo-Kufic legend in three lines; one similar with reserved scrolls motif, spurs to the shoulders and underside; one with lentoid bezel, engraved legend Al mafour lilah Mohammed ([Allah's] forgiveness for Mohammed); one with scrolls and collars to the shoulders, circular bezel with engraved beast-head formed as calligraphic text Uthmàn (name"). 36.4 grams total, 21-26mm (1"). Ex Mr RWM collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
18th-19th century AD. A mixed group of bronze finger rings comprising: one with hexagonal bezel, concentric bands around central Ali motif; one similar with crude two-line legend sàaheri (magical); one similar with Seljuk pseudo-script; one with ellipsoid bezel, inscribed Allah legend readable dextrograde and sinistrograde; one similar with square bezel engraved with names Abed Jennet and date 1126 (AH = 1714 AD"). 24.1 grams total, 21-24mm (1"). Ex Mr RWM collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
12th-14th century AD. A bronze figurine formed as a stylised lion with annular eyes and conjoined legs. 69 grams, 43mm (1 1/2"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th-8th century AD. A bronze hanging censer with three suspension chains attached to a three-armed distributor with collar and hook with notched finial; the censer hexagonal in plan with flared base and three splayed feet, conical hinged lid with voided crosses and other vents, knop finial. See Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004.521 grams, 43cm (17"). From a private New York collection; formerly with Christie's; acquired by the current owner in the 1990s; accompanied by an old Christie's lot tag (EB 311 RL7).Fine condition.
11th-12th century AD. A broad bronze vessel formed as two shallow bowls, the lower part with arcade detailing and discoid base, the upper part dished with band of portraits within roundels, reserved calligraphic text to the shoulder; central void covered by a carinated lid with calligraphic text, hinge and hasp. See von Gladiss, A., Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, for discussion. 678 grams total, 165mm (6 1/2"). From the private collection of a North West London lady; previously with a central London gallery; formerly acquired before 1990. Fair condition; body cracked, hinge detached.
2nd-1st millennium BC. A group of two bronze daggers, comprising: one dagger with a central midrib, hilt with lateral flanges on both faces to accept organic inserts, and lobed pommel; one dagger with a central midrib, penannular guard, hilt with lateral flanges on both faces to accept organic inserts, and lobed pommel. 534 grams total, 42.7-44.5cm (16 3/4 - 17 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. [2] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A substantial bronze short sword double-edged blade and tang without hilt; central midrib and fuller flanked by blood channels; patination on both faces indicates the position of the original guard. 563 grams, 51.3cm (20 1/4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
13th-6th century BC. A slender bronze leaf-shaped dagger with lozenge-sectioned midrib, and square-sectioned tang with right-angled termination; hexagon-sectioned neck, decorated with incised lines including a downward facing triangle where the neck meets the shoulder, a band of crosses around the base of the neck contained within a border, and additional hatching continuing up the neck. 141 grams, 30.5cm (12"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. Fine condition.
Mid 1st millennium BC. A small bronze dagger with tapering triangular double-edged blade and midrib; the hilt is round in cross-section flaring at the top into a domed terminal and decorated with two raised collars above the guard. 153 grams, 26cm (10 1/4"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. Fair condition.
2nd millennium BC. A substantial bronze leaf-shaped blade with raised midrib extending to a short tang, ribbed fullers with curved ends extending to the shoulders. 483 grams, 51cm (20"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in a private collection of weaponry, Cologne, Germany. Fine condition.
9th century BC. An iron flanged dagger formed from one hammered piece of iron, hilt indented to fit fingers and with pointed top, destined to receive a bone or bronze pommel, a separated bronze band, now absent, originally placed around the short sides of the hilt projecting like a flange, still in place the three iron rivets which secured the band to the hilt, one at the top of the pommel, a second in the middle of the tang, the other at the height of the guard. Cf. Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, pp.54ff, no.54. 344 grams, 46.5cm (18 1/4"). Ex important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. This dagger belongs to a large group of similar swords and daggers, primarily of iron, with a variety of hilt and blade types, excavated in the Middle East and especially in Hasanlu. Iron daggers are mentioned in Assyrian texts by the thirteenth century BC, and even in the Iliad, but evidence for their common use appeared more evident from 9th century BC. This kind of dagger appears in the hands of Assyrian warriors on Assyrian sculpted and painted monuments. Fine condition.
2nd-1st millennium BC. A bronze axehead with leaf-shaped blade with central ridge, socket with small rim to top and v-shaped bottom; to the side small figures of two men wrestling. 265 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From a private collection, Lancashire, UK; acquired on the UK art market; previously in an early 1990s London collection. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze dagger with lentoid-section leaf-shaped blade, double-waisted grip with transverse ribbed collars, the pommel formed as two crescentic lobes with a domed boss to the centre of each face. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, for discussion. 669 grams, 40.5cm (16"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000. Fine condition.
8th century BC-1st century AD. A Late Bronze Age or Iron Age copper-alloy pommel cast in one piece comprising a swollen body tapering towards the pointed terminals; the centre of the body with a circumferential recess which appears to have been made by gouging into the metal, presumably while still malleable; decorated with alternating ridges and grooves, running slightly diagonally in the line of the shape of the artefact, to either side of the central recess. 23.6 grams, 24mm (1"). Found by Mr Geoffrey Rippon whilst searching with a metal detector in Lincolnshire, UK, in 2019. This type of pommel is called a 'moustache pommel', so named because of its shape, a sort of comedic, droopy moustache. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A substantial heavy leaf-shaped bronze blade with prominent midrib, cylindrical, collared neck with flared base, square-section tang with right-angled turn and rectangular plaque at the lower end. 468 grams, 35.5cm (14"). From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.
13th-6th century BC. A bronze axehead with tubular socket, decorated with incised borders around the top and bottom circumferences; a raised sub-rectangular feature on the socket could be the axe poll, surrounded by a border comprising concentric ovals. 148 grams, 95mm (4"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. Fair condition.
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