Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom Stone Tablet and Weight
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Description from the seller
Two stone weights. Egyptians, Old Kingdom
2700 BCE
Very rare object, little known, museum piece,
9 cm and 6 cm
No restoration, intact;
Bought in Paris at Galerie Mythes et Légendes 1990
Collection Paris, seventy-something - 1970
express courier + insurance
Provenance:
The supplier guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any necessary licenses will be obtained before shipping this lot.
If more than a few days are required and specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in due course.
Two stone weights. Egyptians, Old Kingdom
2700 BCE
Very rare object, little known, museum piece,
9 cm and 6 cm
No restoration, intact;
Bought in Paris at Galerie Mythes et Légendes 1990
Collection Paris, seventy-something - 1970
express courier + insurance
Provenance:
The supplier guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any necessary licenses will be obtained before shipping this lot.
If more than a few days are required and specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in due course.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom
Century/timeframe
2700 av JC
Name of object
Tablet and Weight
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1990
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
