Bactrian Alabaster Ritual Idol
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Ritual Idol, a Bactrian alabaster sculpture from circa 2000 B.C., 9.6 cm high, in excellent condition, acquired from a British private collection and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity, with no EU export licence required.
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Of alabaster, flaring out at top and base with longitudinal groove carved across the top and base.
Such columns remain enigmatic objects: their specific archaeological contexts would suggest that they were prized and important sculptures, probably related to the religious and cult sphere. Their extremely discrete and sober form gives them a highly contemporary, abstract connotation.
Size: 9.6 cm H - 3 3/4 inches
Material: Alabaster
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2000 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection 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.
Of alabaster, flaring out at top and base with longitudinal groove carved across the top and base.
Such columns remain enigmatic objects: their specific archaeological contexts would suggest that they were prized and important sculptures, probably related to the religious and cult sphere. Their extremely discrete and sober form gives them a highly contemporary, abstract connotation.
Size: 9.6 cm H - 3 3/4 inches
Material: Alabaster
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2000 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection 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
Bactrian
Century/ Timeframe
Bactrian, c. 2000 B.C.
Name of object
Ritual Idol
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2010
Material
Alabaster
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
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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.
