Luristan Bronze Double Headed Horse

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Bronze Double Headed Horse from Luristan, dating to c. 9th–7th Century B.C., in excellent condition, standing 6.4 cm high, with provenance from Charles Ede Ltd. (1997) and listed as legally acquired with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

In the form of a double headed horse with single body, a central attachment hoop at the back.

Size: 6.4 cm H - 2 1/2 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Luristan, c. 9th - 7th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Charles Ede Ltd. 1997 (#3073). Ex Bellmans Fine Art Auctioneers, London.

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.

In the form of a double headed horse with single body, a central attachment hoop at the back.

Size: 6.4 cm H - 2 1/2 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Luristan, c. 9th - 7th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Charles Ede Ltd. 1997 (#3073). Ex Bellmans Fine Art Auctioneers, London.

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
Luristan
Century/ Timeframe
Luristan, c. 9th - 7th Century B.C.
Name of object
Double Headed Horse
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1997
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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