Ancient Egyptian Faience Bichrome Eye Amulet

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Ancient Egyptian bichrome eye amulet in turquoise faience, from c. 600 B.C., 2.8 cm long, in excellent intact condition, from a British private collection; comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and legally sourced.

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Description from the seller

Turquoise faience, both sides details highlighted in black glaze. Exquisite.

Size: 2.8 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.

Turquoise faience, both sides details highlighted in black glaze. Exquisite.

Size: 2.8 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Name of object
Bichrome Eye Amulet
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2018
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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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.

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