Ancient Egyptian Steatite Heart Scarab

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Ancient Egyptian heart scarab carved in black steatite, circa 600 B.C., 2 cm long, in excellent condition with suspension loop, provenance from a private collection; acquired in 2019 in the United Kingdom and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity, legally acquired and exportable within the EU.

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Description from the seller

Of realistic shape in black steatite, carved in the round with fine details, the beetle legs tucked under the body with loop for suspension.


Size: 2 cm L - 3/4 inch
Material: Steatite
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Collection formed in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman.

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.

Of realistic shape in black steatite, carved in the round with fine details, the beetle legs tucked under the body with loop for suspension.


Size: 2 cm L - 3/4 inch
Material: Steatite
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Collection formed in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman.

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 B.C.
Name of object
Heart Scarab
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Steatite
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
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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