Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of five bronze seals comprising: one in the form of a lion, inverted U-shape handle to the reverse; one in the form of a standing bird with curved long neck and raised wings, handle to the reverse; one in the form of a bird with compartmented body; and two accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state:(T-887) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 40 x 13mm. This has the shape of what is depicted, with flat face, compartmented, and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of loop type. The design shows a perching bird with wings partly raised. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is a little denting of the edges, but generally the piece is in good condition. The pressed soil on the surface could be removed.'; (T-164) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 40 x 40 x 11mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, shows a heraldic eagle: head sideways at the top, wings spread and tail feathers down. This bird is joined to an outer surrounding band by struts: five to the tail feathers, two to the head, two to each wing, and one from each side of the tail resting on a crescent which joins the outer rim. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is generally in good condition, only the handle being broken, and the outer rim a little worn and bent.' 81 grams total, 36-40 (1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number T-887, T-164, Z-150, Z-175, Z-211, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5]