Chavin Ceramic Idol (with TL Test)
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Description from the seller
Ceramic idol
Chavín culture in Peru.
Classic, 800–400 BCE.
Small ceramic idol with a thermoluminescence test
Which also guarantees its authenticity
Base.
Object in perfect condition, with no restoration or repainting
Very rare, small object
Exceptional pieces due to their rarity, their condition ..and its quality is sculptural!
Only the test has a value of two hundred euros and will be sent to the buyer ..
Purchased at auction in Paris in the 1990s
Ex collection Paris 80'
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 in place before the shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are needed and any specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in due course.
Ceramic idol
Chavín culture in Peru.
Classic, 800–400 BCE.
Small ceramic idol with a thermoluminescence test
Which also guarantees its authenticity
Base.
Object in perfect condition, with no restoration or repainting
Very rare, small object
Exceptional pieces due to their rarity, their condition ..and its quality is sculptural!
Only the test has a value of two hundred euros and will be sent to the buyer ..
Purchased at auction in Paris in the 1990s
Ex collection Paris 80'
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 in place before the shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are needed and any specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in due course.
Details
Culture
Chavin
Century/timeframe
800 - 400 AV JC
Name of object
Idol (with TL Test)
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
1099
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
