Western Asiatic Seal Pendant Collection

Mainly 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of agate, serpentine and other cylinder seals with mainly geometric designs. 48 grams total, 14-33mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly p

3rd millennium BC or later. A group of four cylinder seals, one in white agate, and three in black limestone, including an Early Dynastic III cylinder seal with contest scene and a Mitanni seal, possi

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A mixed group of five agate and jasper cylinder seals, each pierced for suspension, bearing incuse human and animal figures and geometric forms and other symbols. 50 grams tota

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

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of cylinder seals including three in marble, one in limestone and one in black agate, with mainly geometric motifs. 43.5 grams total, 16-26mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a

Mainly 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of cylinder seals in limestone, agate, and other minerals with mainly geometric ornament. 27.7 grams total, 17-26mm (1/2 - 1"). Property of a London lady, part

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A group of three cylinder seals comprising: two of jasper and one of shell, each pierced for suspension, bearing incuse geometric, human or animal figures, including one exampl

3rd millennium BC. A carved square serpentine seal with intaglio hunting scene including a bowman chasing a deer and a two-wheeled chariot drawn by a horse. 26 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Lond

3rd-7th century AD. A group of three plano-convex carnelian stamp seals with animal motifs. 19 grams, 14-17mm (1/2"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000. [3, No

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

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

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period, 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: Length 1 19/64 inches (33x20x19mm) Findspot: Middle East Provenance: Private Collection, France, acqu

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

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: 1 49/64 inches (45x18x17mm) Findspot: Ur, Iraq Provenance: Private Collection, France, acquired in the

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period, 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: Diameter 1 1/32 inches (26x25x21mm) Findspot: Middle East Provenance: Private Private Collection, Fra

2nd millennium BC. A black limestone cylinder seal with hatched panels and advancing animals. 6.77 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed be

2nd millennium BC. A schist teardrop pendant with incised figure of an ibex beneath a crescent moon and star. 15 grams, 44.25mm (1 3/4"). From the private collection of a North West London lady; previ

2nd millennium BC. A pale green limestone cylinder seal with opposed gryphons design. 2.64 grams, 23.69mm (1"). From the private collection of a North West London lady; previously with a central Londo

2nd millennium BC. A serpentine scaraboid bead with intaglio ibex and other motifs to the underside. 5.33 grams, 21mm (1"). From a private Netherlands collection; previously in an old collection since

This unique collection includes five ancient stamp seals and cylinders, with the largest piece measuring 5 cm by 4 cm, which is approximately 1.97 inches by 1.57 inches. These objects are a blend of f

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze of standing figures, fronds, vases, scrolls, birds and other items. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 198

1st millennium BC. A crescentic-shaped brown glass pendant with green, blue, red and white trails. 20 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; former

Limestone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 37 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

2nd millennium BC. A haematite cylinder seal with intaglio figural frieze. 2.73 grams, 21mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 197