2nd millennium BC. A carved black and grey limestone cylinder seal depicting horned animals, accompanied by a museum quality impression and an original typed, and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of black and grey stone, 25 x 22mm., V-drilling. Frieze of two walking horned animals and other animals. Syria, c. 3000 B.C. Condition good.'. 23 grams, 25mm (1"). From a private collection of seals and amulets, the property of a Canadian gentleman living in London; from his father's collection formed in the late 1960s to 1980s; inventory number 59. Fine condition.