Bactrian Bronze Rare Early Stamp Seal Matrix with Vulture or Eagle
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Rare early stamp seal matrix from Bactrian culture, dating to c. 2300–2000 B.C., cast in bronze and depicting a vulture or eagle, measuring 3.6 cm in length in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Cloisonne bronze seal matrix showing a vulture or eagle with spread wings, remains of loop to the reverse. This is a rare type in fair condition. Comes with signed description and dating by the late Professor W.G. Lambert of the Birmingham University, England.
Size: 3.6 cm L - 1 7/16 inch
Material: Bronze
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2300-2000 B.C.
Condition: Loop to reverse now missing, otherwise intact
Provenance: Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Cloisonne bronze seal matrix showing a vulture or eagle with spread wings, remains of loop to the reverse. This is a rare type in fair condition. Comes with signed description and dating by the late Professor W.G. Lambert of the Birmingham University, England.
Size: 3.6 cm L - 1 7/16 inch
Material: Bronze
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2300-2000 B.C.
Condition: Loop to reverse now missing, otherwise intact
Provenance: Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Bactrian
Century/ Timeframe
Bactrian, c. 2300-2000 B.C.
Name of object
Rare Early Stamp Seal Matrix with Vulture or Eagle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2018
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
