Elamite Bronze Bird Figure

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Elamite bronze Bird Figure, from c. 3rd Millennium B.C., in excellent condition, 4.9 cm long, with display stand and Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Stylised bird with curved beak, raised discoid eyes and attachment loop at the elongated neck.

Size: 4.9 cm L - 1 7/8 inch
Material: Bronze
Culture: Elamite, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market.
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.

Stylised bird with curved beak, raised discoid eyes and attachment loop at the elongated neck.

Size: 4.9 cm L - 1 7/8 inch
Material: Bronze
Culture: Elamite, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market.
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
Elamite
Century/ Timeframe
Elamite, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Bird Figure
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2019
Material
Bronze
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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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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