Ancient Egyptian Granite Head of a Man

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Ancient Egyptian granite head of a man dating to circa 600–350 BC, measuring 5.3 cm high and 7 cm wide, part of a larger figure, in excellent condition, with a display stand and certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Wearing a trepartide wig, the face carved with finely delineated features, full lips and typical nose.

Size: 5.3 cm H - 2 1/16 inch and 7 cm W - 2 3/4 inches
Material: Granite
Culture: Egypt c. 600-350 B.C.
Condition: Part of a larger figure.
Display stand included

Provenance: ex. Collection Dr. J. Winnie, USA, acquired in the 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.

Wearing a trepartide wig, the face carved with finely delineated features, full lips and typical nose.

Size: 5.3 cm H - 2 1/16 inch and 7 cm W - 2 3/4 inches
Material: Granite
Culture: Egypt c. 600-350 B.C.
Condition: Part of a larger figure.
Display stand included

Provenance: ex. Collection Dr. J. Winnie, USA, acquired in the 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.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Egypt c. 600-350 B.C.
Name of object
Head of a Man
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Granite
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
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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