Sumerian Stone Macehead

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Sumerian Macehead made of stone, dating to the c. 3rd Millennium B.C., 8.1 cm long and intact, acquired from an auction house in 2020 from the Abelita family collection, with a Certificate of Authenticity and confirmation of legal acquisition.

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Description from the seller

With plain globular body, circular short shaft expanding to a circular flat base.

Size: 8.1 cm L - 3 3/16 inches
Material: Stone
Culture: Sumerian, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

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.

With plain globular body, circular short shaft expanding to a circular flat base.

Size: 8.1 cm L - 3 3/16 inches
Material: Stone
Culture: Sumerian, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

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.

Details

Culture
Sumerian
Century/timeframe
Sumerian, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Macehead
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1999
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.

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