23rd century BC. A rhyolite cylinder seal, perforated down the centre and with contest scene between male figures and lions; accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of green stone. A contest scene of two symmetrically placed pairs is shown: a hero in short kilt is grappling with a rearing bovine, and a hero in kilt and flat cap grappling with rearing lion. This is an Akkadian seal, from Mesopotamia or west Iran, c. 2300-2200 B.C. It is in fine condition.' 11 grams, 26mm (1"). Property of a West Yorkshire collector; formerly from a London, UK, collection; formed in the 1980s; accompanied by an original W.G. Lambert scholarly note. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression.