18th-16th century BC. A haematite cylinder seal with three standing deities and a shepherd's crook, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and 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, 20 x 9.5 mm. Three standing figures compose the scene: on the right is a god in a horned tiara, long robe open at the front from which one leg projects. One hand is held at the chest, the other holds up a revolving weapon. In front of him stands the god with mace, in a kilt to the knees and holding the mace at his waist. Behind him is another god in horned tiara and long robe, raising one hand in a gesture of worship. As a filler the shepherd's crook is depicted between the legs of the god with mace and the god with revolving weapon. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1700 B.C., from Mesopotamia or a nearby area. It is in good condition. 4.85 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz.

Fine condition.