23rd-20th century BC. A mixed group of five bronze discoid brooches with openwork design comprising, all 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-276) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 43 x 14mm. This has a flat round face, compartmented and open-work. The back is also flat, and a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted in the middle. The design shows a sheep or goat standing with feet together and head turned backwards. This figure is supported by struts within a plain outer band. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has a rare design, and is in good condition except that the outer rim is worn and dented.'; (C-5) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 46 x 46 x 19mm. This is round, compartmented, and open work save for the outer band. There is a loop handle with flat top on the back. The design on the face has a small circle in the middle, from which go outwards seven curling lines which end in crescents resting on the inner circle of the outer rim. The band around the rim is plain on the inside and wavey on the outside. This is a seal from west central Asia, c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has an unusual and fascinating design, and is in good condition save for a little damage to the rim.'; (R-901) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 56 x 56.5 x 13mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, shows a snake with curling body biting the neck of a bearded goat, while a second snake with scaly body seems to merge into the body of the goat. The design is put within an outer plain band. The design is engraved on the back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design, perhaps unique, and the piece is in very good condition save for some denting and damage to the outer rim.'; (R-516) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 54 x 52 x 24mm. This is roughly square with slightly rounded sides and corners. It has a flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a large handle of inverted V-shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central greek cross, and to the end of each arm is joined an inlet from an outer band, which has points at each corner, both outwards and inwards. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed, and the metal appears to be in good condition. The piece as a whole is well preserved save for slight bending.'; (T-781) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 46 x 49 x 16mm. This has the shape of what is depicted, with flat face, flat back, and handle on the back of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of two snakes tête bêche, their bodies forming rough ovals, with the tail turning to touch the body in nearly a circle, and the head touching this circle. Between them at each end is a curving band and five struts fill the space between them. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design, and is in good condition. the metal has been conserved, and there is only the slightest bending of the rim.' 140 grams total, 42-56mm (1 3/4-2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers R-516, R-901T-781, U-276, C-5, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5]