Bactrian Steatite Seal with Deer
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Bactrian steatite seal with a deer, 3.4 cm long, dating to c. 2200–2000 B.C., bell-shaped with a knob and sides decorated by geometrical lines and a deeply engraved deer on the base, in excellent condition, from a private British collection and acquired in 2020 in the United Kingdom, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity and legally acquired for export within the EU with worldwide Registered Mail shipping.
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Description from the seller
Bell-shaped with a knob on the top, decorated with a geometrical pattern of lines to the sides, the base deeply engraved with a deer.
Size: 3.4 cm L - 1 5/16 inch
Material: Steatite
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2200 - 2000 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private British 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.
Bell-shaped with a knob on the top, decorated with a geometrical pattern of lines to the sides, the base deeply engraved with a deer.
Size: 3.4 cm L - 1 5/16 inch
Material: Steatite
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2200 - 2000 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private British 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
Bactrian
Century/timeframe
Bactrian, c. 2200 - 2000 B.C.
Name of object
Seal with Deer
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2020
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
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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.
