Ancient Egyptian Amethyst Seated Cat
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Ancient Egyptian amethyst Seated Cat, circa 600–300 BC, 4 cm long, with a broken suspension loop and some wear but otherwise intact, display stand included and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Seated with front paws together, its tail around its right haunch. Finely engraved delicate features, carved on an integral base. Exquisite.
Size: 4 cm L - 1 9/16 inch
Material: Amethyst
Culture: Egypt, c. 600-300 B.C.
Condition: Suspension loop broken and some wear, otherwise intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Previously in the collection of late Mr. N. Wright, London, UK.
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.
Seated with front paws together, its tail around its right haunch. Finely engraved delicate features, carved on an integral base. Exquisite.
Size: 4 cm L - 1 9/16 inch
Material: Amethyst
Culture: Egypt, c. 600-300 B.C.
Condition: Suspension loop broken and some wear, otherwise intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Previously in the collection of late Mr. N. Wright, London, UK.
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 - 300 B.C.
Name of object
Seated Cat
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2017
Material
Amethyst
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.
