Western Asiatic Jemdet Nasr Type Stone Ox Stamp Seal

Circa 3000 BC. An indurated limestone seal in the form of a recumbent cow, the base with a seal of a 'footprint' design; pierced for suspension. 29 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). From the collection of a Mayfa

4th-3rd millennium BC. A carved limestone cylinder seal with frieze of a running beast and various symbols; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of As

4th-3rd millennium BC. A carved calcite cylinder seal with zoomorphic loop; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birming

Circa 3000 BC. A Jemdet Nasr stone cylinder seal with three running horned animals; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and an old scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology,

3rd millennium BC. A pair of stone amulets comprising: a chalcedony amulet of reclining cow with incised details to the body; an agate seal of a reclining calf with its head turned to the side, symbol

1st millennium B.C. Comprising: a pillow-shaped carnelian amulet pierced through the notched upper edge, hatched panels to both faces; a triangular-section stamp seal displaying ring-and-dot motifs an

Circa 3000 BC. A marble Jemdet Nasr cylinder seal with oval, criss-cross and chevron patter; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and an old scholarly note by G.W. Lambert, late Professor of Ass

Ca. 1200-600 BC. The face is oval and inclines downwards at one side. The back has a stalk handle in the form of a bird's neck and head with the beak open. The eyes of the bird are the suspension hole

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Plano-convex in profile, oval in plan with facial detailing to the knop finial, underside with incuse tree motifs. 3.81 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.). From a London, UK, collection fo

1st millennium B.C. or later. A polyhedral pyramid with cuboidal suspension black to apex; incised symbols to base. 27 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From

Early 4th millennium BC. A lozenge-shaped stone stamp seal engraved with a reclining deer, head turned and looking back; geometric lattice pattern to the field. 3 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Property of a Lon

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Jemdet Nasr, ca. 3100 to 2900 BCE; Central Asia, Iran / Afghanistan region, Bactrian culture, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE; Ancient Near

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in haematite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones; five flat-section stamp seals, one agate, one crystal and three lapis lazu

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in steatite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones: a discoid stamp seal in lapis lazuli; a carnelian fusiform seal; a crystal

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: for cylinder seals in lapis lazuli and other hardstones; four discoid stamp seals in crystal and lapis lazuli; two globular beads; two carved cr

3rd millennium BC. A stone cylinder seal with incuse frieze of geometric motifs; pierced for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 4.47 grams, 18mm (03-Apr"). From the collection of

A mixed group of undated archaistic crystal and other stone Sassanian style stamp seal with intaglio zebu motifs. 28 grams total, 18-25mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 19

3rd-6th century AD. A dark red stone carved plano-convex stamp seal with a central hole for suspension, intaglio motif of a standing bull to the underside. 10.76 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Property of a Nort

A group of three undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in crystal and other stones with intaglios of a horse, ibex and dog. 24 grams total, 16-21mm (3/4"). From an important London collection

33rd-30th century BC. A group of six lapis lazuli amulets comprising: a bull's head; a rabbit; a crouching feline; a vulture; a reclining ibex; a reclining cow. 12 grams total, 12-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). P

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A group of ten seals including five accompanied by typed and signed scholarly notes issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1

Ancient Jamdat Nasr Stone Stamp Seal c.3000 BC. Size 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches. (30 x 28 mm) Early ancient stone square seal with two animals in two different directions. Condition:damaged and repaired. Pr

2nd millennium BC. A pyramidal lapis lazuli seal, intaglio motif of an ibex at rest. 4.95 grams, 16mm (3/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000. [No Reser

1st millennium BC. A triangular serpentine stamp seal with lobe handle, intaglio advancing bull with birds around. 6.33 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's