Ancient Egyptian Bronze Head of a Cat

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Ancient Egyptian bronze hollow head of a cat with upright ears, repoussé and carved eyes and mouth, 5.7 cm high, dating to the 22nd–26th Dynasty (c. 944–525 B.C.), with display stand and Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Hollow bronze head of a cat with erect ears, repousse and carved details of the eyes and mouth, and dark brown/green patina.

Size: 5.7 cm H - 2 1/4 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, 22nd- 26th Dynasty, c. 944-525 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in the 2000s.
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.

Hollow bronze head of a cat with erect ears, repousse and carved details of the eyes and mouth, and dark brown/green patina.

Size: 5.7 cm H - 2 1/4 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, 22nd- 26th Dynasty, c. 944-525 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in the 2000s.
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
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, 22nd - 26th Dynasty, c. 944 - 525 B.C.
Name of object
Head of a Cat
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2021
Material
Bronze
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
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
4545
Objects sold
99.17%
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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.

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