13th-11th century BC. A jasper cylinder seal with frieze of animals, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Dark-coloured Stone 18 x 9mm. The design, which is put between upper and lower rules, shows five horned quadrupeds, one large bird, and one human figure. They are skilfully arranged at various angles to fill the space. This is a seal from Syria, c. 1300-1100 B.C. It is in good condition and the design presents the animals very effectively.' 2.44 grams, 18mm (3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 1718; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.