23rd-20th century BC. A large bronze discoid stamp with openwork design, accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 97 x 95 x 29mm. This is round, with scalloped edge, flat face and flat back, on which is mounted an angular handle with pear-shaped hole. The design, which is compartmented and partly open-work, consists of the outer band with scalloped rim within which are four plant motifs consisting of a central bud and two protecting leaves. The stems of two of these motifs join in the middle. the other two end in a triangle shape. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is an extremely large and with a fine design. Generally it is in very good condition, but there is slight damage to the rim at one point, and a small dent on one of the leaves. Also the rim is bent over a little at one point. The back has been vigorously cleaned. But this remains a major example of its kind.' 171 grams, 98mm (3 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number T-11, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.