Old Babylonian Crystal Cylinder seal
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Old Babylonian crystal cylinder seal, 2.1 cm long, c. 2000–1600 B.C., featuring a galloping winged horse and a star filler, with minor edge wear but intact, comes with a display stand and a Certificate of Authenticity, provenance UK private collection prior to 2000.
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Description from the seller
The design shows a galloping winged horse and a star filler.
Size: 2.1 cm L - 13/16 inch
Material: Crystal
Culture: Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian, c. 2000-1600 B.C.
Condition: Minor chips to edges and wear, otherwise design intact
Display stand included
Provenance: UK private collection prior to 2000.
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.
The design shows a galloping winged horse and a star filler.
Size: 2.1 cm L - 13/16 inch
Material: Crystal
Culture: Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian, c. 2000-1600 B.C.
Condition: Minor chips to edges and wear, otherwise design intact
Display stand included
Provenance: UK private collection prior to 2000.
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
Old Babylonian
Century/timeframe
Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian, c. 2000 - 1600 B.C.
Name of object
Cylinder seal
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2016
Material
Crystal
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
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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.
