Western Asiatic Achaemenid Seal with Horned Cattle

An undated archaistic hematite cylinder seal with standing male, winged human headed bull in front and grazing horse behind, flying birds above. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s.

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,

A group of eleven undated archaistic haematite seals consisting of: two cylinder seals with cattle and ibex; two pyramidal stamp seals with animals, birds and insects to five faces; seven stamp seals

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

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

5th-4th century BC. A bronze bull with head erect, legs folded beneath the body. 125 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

6th-4th century BC. A bronze figure of a standing leopard on a rectangular base, with rounded features and ribbing to the neck and shoulders. Cf. similar leopard in chalcedony in A Peacable Kingdom. T

6th-4th century BC. A gold lozengiform plaque with radiating circular and piriform cells, granulated border; remains of stud to the reverse. Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a

5th-4th century BC. A bronze open ended bracelet with simple lines of decoration at the ends; at the bottom to one side is a cuneiform inscription; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and sign

5th-4th century BC. A section of a bronze ventral plaque, slightly curved with circular holes to the long edges; median band of repoussé profile birds between two rows of repoussé leaves with pellet

1st millennium BC. A gold amulet in the form of a roaring lion head made from a single gold sheet; suspension ring to the back. 0.42 grams, 16.6mm (3/4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from

6th-4th century BC. A bronze axehead comprising a tubular body with ribbed collars, pelta-shaped blade, three large lugs to the reverse. 232 grams, 88mm (3 1/2") Property of a North West London gentle

6th-4th century BC. A bronze handle top formed as a head of a lion. 36.97 grams, 35mm (1 1/4"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

5th-4th century BC. A penannular round-section shank with ribbed collars and beast-head finials. 64 grams, 76mm (3") From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

6th-4th century BC. A bronze bowl with flaring rim and body covered with sereis of vertical lines. 411 grams; 16.5cm (6 3/4"). Property of a North East Essex collector; acquired in the 1980s. [No Rese

An undated archaistic silver repoussé plaque, depicting a standing male, wearing a small cap, long robes and trousers, walking to the left and holding a staff. 0.74 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). The property

20th century AD. A glass seal amulet, square in plan with convergent sides, knop handle pierced to accept a thong; recumbent animals and flowers to the sides, concave underside. 80 grams, 52mm (2"). F

2nd millennium BC. A chalcedony cylinder seal with frieze including a winged figure with bow(?), a gryphon and a leaping warrior with sword. 6.40 grams, 27mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; for

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

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

4th century BC. A broad bronze bowl with repoussé fluting to the wall, central domed boss and ring, slightly flared rim. 483 grams, 19.5cm (8") From an important private London collection; formed in

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

1st millennium B.C. Carnelian seal with intaglio frieze of a robed figure seated on a throne and holding a wreath with one arm raised towards a standing figure wearing a tunic and longer robe with one

2nd millennium BC. A haematite cylinder seal with frieze of standing figures, kneeling bull, guilloche and other motifs; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.72 grams, 18mm (3/4"). From an im