Late 3rd-early 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of five bronze seals comprising: one in the form of an heraldic eagle with compartmented body and inverted V-shape handle to the reverse; and four accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (U-396) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30.5 x 34 x 11mm. This bears the shape of the animal depicted. The face is flat and compartmented, and the back is also flat with suspension loop attached. The design shows a standing quadruped with back-curving horns and short tail. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has an interesting design and is in fair condition. The outer rim is worn off in places.' (V-949) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 20 x 40 x 12mm. This is triangular, with flat compartmented face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The seal is a stylized depiction of a foot, with five toes and the remaining bottom area divided into shapes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. it is a rare design and the piece is in good condition.'; (U-35) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 22 x 34 x 8mm. This has the form of what is depicted, with flat face, flat back, and the remains of a handle of strip metal on the back. The design shows an eagle or vulture with head sideways at the top and wings spread each side, the talons at the bottom being chipped. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare type and in fair condition. Incrustation on the surface could be removed.'; (T-855) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27 x 29 x 14mm. This is very roughly round, with disc form: the face engraved and the back with a suspension loop (now broken) on it. The design consists of a standing bovine with head turned forward, and a crescent with dot above its back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 1500-800 B.C. The edges appears to have been trimmed, and the piece is bent, but the type is rare and interesting.' 72 grams total, 30-42 (1 1/4-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number Z-212, U-396, T-855, U-35, V-949, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5]