Middle Eastern Bronze Shield - 44.5 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze Middle Eastern shield dating to 900–600 BC, with a raised domed centre and stylized repoussé reliefs, green patina, and dimensions of 44.5 cm square, in good condition; acquired in 2022 from a gallery in the United Kingdom.
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Bronze Shield. Middle Eastern 900-600 BC.
A bronze shield, from the Middle Eastern It has a raised domed centre and it is nicely adorned with stylized repoussé relieves. The item features a beautiful green patina.
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in 2022 from an English art gallery (M.A.C.; 1990s).
Attached import certificate from Spanish Ministry of Culture.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Bronze Shield. Middle Eastern 900-600 BC.
A bronze shield, from the Middle Eastern It has a raised domed centre and it is nicely adorned with stylized repoussé relieves. The item features a beautiful green patina.
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in 2022 from an English art gallery (M.A.C.; 1990s).
Attached import certificate from Spanish Ministry of Culture.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Details
Culture
Middle Eastern
Century/ Timeframe
900-600 BC
Name of object
Shield
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
44.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
44.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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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.
