A GROUP OF TEN ANCIENT WESTERN ASIATIC SEALS AND BEADS, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM BC

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-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of carved stone cylinder seals with geometric detailing composed of carnelian (1), chalcedony (1), and limestone (3"). 25 grams total, 20-30mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). From

2nd-1st millennium BC. A group of three cylinder seals comprising: one in orange limestone depicting a king shooting a lion; one in black agate with cuneiform text; one in olive green hardstone. 21 gr

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 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

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Graduated designer group of agate, crystal, glass and other beads, biconvex, tubular, drop-shaped and other types, the centrepiece a large annular bead. 95 grams, 56 cm long (2

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

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze depicting a bird with wings spread above an advancing canine, tree and leaping goat. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collecti

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised design of a standing figure in fringed garment drawing his bow against an antelope, fronds in the field. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in t

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With broad central piercing, frieze with seated king in a tiered robe facing two robed supplicants, scorpion and goat to the rear. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near eastern Cylind

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze depicting two standing robed figures before a crowned figure on a throne, symbols in the field; later drilled 'pellets'. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cyli

2nd-1st millennium B.C. or later. Steatite or talc with two columns of cuneiform text, un-drilled: -num, son of Ad-da-al(?)-a/za(?); possibly unfinished. See Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinde

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised frieze of birds and animals in a landscape, guilloche borders above and below. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, B

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze of antelopes and a tree. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 617, for type. 1.78 grams, 22 mm (7

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze of one sitting and two standing figures. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 92, for type. 0.94

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised linear ornament and drilled pellets. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 23, for type. 6.3 gram

A GROUP OF THREE WESTERN ASIATIC BANDED AGATE BEADS, 1ST MILLENNIUM BC OR EARLIER The semitranslucent beads of tubular form, the stone of dark brown color with bands and lines of creamy white. Each wi

2nd-1st millennium BC. A cylinder seal engraved with the image of a kneeling king wearing a kilt and crown, quiver of arrows at the back and pulling on a bow; to the front a gazelle looking back and w

This captivating collection of 12 etched carnelian beads offers a glimpse into the artistic and cultural heritage of Western Asia during the 3rd to 2nd millennium B.C. Each bead exhibits intricate cra

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With large central hole, incised frieze of a seated figure offering a cup to a figure in floor-length garment, second figure behind him in a tiered robe, canine and scorpion to

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised frieze of a seated figure with hand extended to a figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe, blank panel to the rear. Cf.

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised frieze of a seated figure extending his hand to a standing figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe and a third holding a

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With shallow-carved frieze of advancing spearmen above running horses; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 14.4 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). From a Cotswold, UK, collection, i

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With large central hole, incised frieze of a seated figure receiving an offering from a figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe, colu