Ancient Roman Silver Votive statuette of Serapis
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Ancient Roman solid silver votive statuette of Serapis, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, standing draped in a mantle with a modius on the head and a cornucopia in the left hand, approx. 54.3 mm high, in good condition with an incomplete base and right arm and mineral encrustations, acquired from a dealer at a fair in 2024 in the Netherlands, with the previous owner also from the Netherlands; Certificate of Authenticity available on request.
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A solid cast silver statue of the Roman God Serapis, standing draped in a mantle over his tunic, his head surmounted by a modius, his hair bound in a fillet, an ample cornucopia in his left hand.
The statue can stand stable on its base. Roman silver statues are very rare.
Serapis or Sarapis was a Greco-Roman god, derived from the Egyptian Osiris and Apis. The cult of Serapis was popularized in the 3rd century BC as a means to unify the Greek and Egyptian subjects of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. Serapis was worshipped throughout the Roman world in the guise of Zeus, ruler of the heavens, or that of Hades, god of the Underworld. This small figure wears the Egyptian modius (grain measure) headdress and carries a cornucopia (horn of plenty) to symbolize a plentiful food supply.
Height: ± 54,3 mm
Condition: Good and solid condition, base and and right arm are incomplete, some encrustations of sand/minerals. Visible signs of wear consistent with an ancient artefact.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A solid cast silver statue of the Roman God Serapis, standing draped in a mantle over his tunic, his head surmounted by a modius, his hair bound in a fillet, an ample cornucopia in his left hand.
The statue can stand stable on its base. Roman silver statues are very rare.
Serapis or Sarapis was a Greco-Roman god, derived from the Egyptian Osiris and Apis. The cult of Serapis was popularized in the 3rd century BC as a means to unify the Greek and Egyptian subjects of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. Serapis was worshipped throughout the Roman world in the guise of Zeus, ruler of the heavens, or that of Hades, god of the Underworld. This small figure wears the Egyptian modius (grain measure) headdress and carries a cornucopia (horn of plenty) to symbolize a plentiful food supply.
Height: ± 54,3 mm
Condition: Good and solid condition, base and and right arm are incomplete, some encrustations of sand/minerals. Visible signs of wear consistent with an ancient artefact.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st - 2nd century AD
Name of object
Votive statuette of Serapis
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2024
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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.
