Neo Assyrian Fossil Shell Cylinder seal
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Neo-Assyrian cylinder seal in fossil shell, circa 800–600 B.C., 2.7 cm long, with a deeply engraved scene of two winged griffins facing a sacred tree and a star above; intact and supplied with a display stand.
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Description from the seller
Deeply engraved with a pair of winged griffins facing a sacred tree, star above.
Size: 2.7 cm L - 1 1/16 inch
Material: Fossil-shell
Culture: Neo-Assyrian, c. 800-600 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: ex French private collection, acquired from Galerie Antovich, Paris, France, 1970s. With Galerie Chesnes, Lyon, 1980s.
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.
Deeply engraved with a pair of winged griffins facing a sacred tree, star above.
Size: 2.7 cm L - 1 1/16 inch
Material: Fossil-shell
Culture: Neo-Assyrian, c. 800-600 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: ex French private collection, acquired from Galerie Antovich, Paris, France, 1970s. With Galerie Chesnes, Lyon, 1980s.
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
Neo Assyrian
Century/ Timeframe
Neo Assyrian, c. 800 - 600 B.C.
Name of object
Cylinder seal
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2019
Material
Fossil Shell
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
