24th-20th century BC. A black stone cylinder seal with six facetted sides, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design shows a seated figure in long robe on a stool, holding a rod in one hand. Behind him stands a figure in a cape, and in front (of) him two similar figures stand. A crescent and star fill a space above the knees of the seated figure. This is a seal from Syria, c. 2300-2000 BC. It is a rare design and in good condition.' 4.52 grams, 19mm (3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number R-123; 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.