2nd-1st millennium BC. A cream jasper cylinder seal bearing ince friezeposed of rearing lions and horned animals, human figures with animal heads between, symbols in the field; pierced for spension; apanied by a meum-quality impression. 24.3 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Fernand Adda (d.1965) collection, formed in the 1920s. Collection of Mrs Petra Schamelman, Breitenbach, Germany. Private collection of a Kensington collector. Property of a London gentleman.