Elamite Bronze Rhyton With Ram Head

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Elamite bronze rhyton with ram head, ca. 1800–1500 B.C., 15.5 cm long, intact with a green patina, display stand included, provenance UK private collection (acquired in the 1990s) and legally exportable within the EU with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Bronze rhyton, trumpet shaped cup, everted rim, four holes connecting to the spout ending in the shape of a ram’s head, finely carved details, nice green patina, hole at the mouth.

Size: 15.5 cm L - 6 1/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Elamite, c. 1800-1500 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: UK private collection, 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.

Bronze rhyton, trumpet shaped cup, everted rim, four holes connecting to the spout ending in the shape of a ram’s head, finely carved details, nice green patina, hole at the mouth.

Size: 15.5 cm L - 6 1/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Elamite, c. 1800-1500 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: UK private collection, 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
Elamite
Century/ Timeframe
Elamite, c. 1800 - 1500 B.C.
Name of object
Rhyton With Ram Head
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
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
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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