Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period Amethyst Amulet of a Hippopotamus
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Amethyst hippopotamus amulet from Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (c. 1070–712 BC), 2.9 cm long, in excellent condition with minor surface chips; provenance Private UK collection (acquired before 2000), legally acquired with Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Standing on short legs on integral base, the body and head carved with naturalistic features. Surmounted by a suspension loop.
Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Amethyst
Culture: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st-22nd Dynasty, c. 1070-712 B.C.
Condition: Minor chips to surface, otherwise intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired 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.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style and provenance by the seller . No further tests, such as a lapidary test has been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Standing on short legs on integral base, the body and head carved with naturalistic features. Surmounted by a suspension loop.
Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Amethyst
Culture: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st-22nd Dynasty, c. 1070-712 B.C.
Condition: Minor chips to surface, otherwise intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired 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.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style and provenance by the seller . No further tests, such as a lapidary test has been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period
Century/timeframe
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st - 22nd Dynasty, c. 1070 - 712 B.C.
Name of object
Amulet of a Hippopotamus
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Amethyst
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.
