1st century BC-2nd century AD. A jasper(?) seal, plano-convex in form with intaglio seated figure and pseudo-text; accompanied by an old scholarly note, written and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Stamp seal of dark brown stone, 22 x 17mm, a ring stone. Seated figure raising one hand, two plants in front. Bogus inscription to left. Magic gem, east Mediterranean, c.100 B.C. - 200 A.D. Condition fine. The design was copied from an ancient Mesopotamian seal. 3.5 grams, 21mm (3/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970; accompanied by a scholarly report by Professor W.G. Lambert. [No Reserve]