Ancient Egyptian Steatite Grasshopper Amulet
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Ancient Egyptian grasshopper amulet in steatite, dating to circa 2nd–1st century BC, in excellent/intact condition, 4.2 cm long and pierced horizontally for suspension, from a British private collection auction acquired in 2021 in the United Kingdom, with a Certificate of Authenticity and legally acquired for export within the EU, shipped worldwide by Registered Mail, Greece and Cyprus not shipped.
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Description from the seller
With plain wings, the body very finely and delicately carved with details. Pierced horizontally for suspension.
Size: 4.2 cm L - 1 5/8 inc
Material: Steatite
Culture: Egyptian, c. 2nd-1st Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: From an old British private collection, formed between 1975 and 1985.
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.
With plain wings, the body very finely and delicately carved with details. Pierced horizontally for suspension.
Size: 4.2 cm L - 1 5/8 inc
Material: Steatite
Culture: Egyptian, c. 2nd-1st Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: From an old British private collection, formed between 1975 and 1985.
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
Egyptian, c. 2nd - 1st Century B.C.
Name of object
Grasshopper Amulet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Steatite
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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.
