Ancient Roman Marble Horse’s Head

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Description from the seller

Marble horse’s head with fine incised details of the face, pointed ears, almond shapes eyes, open mouth and nose, clear carving of the teeth and tongue. Exquisite.

Size: 13.4 cm L - 5 1/4 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger figure
Display stand included

Provenance: Private U.K. collection, acquired prior 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.

Marble horse’s head with fine incised details of the face, pointed ears, almond shapes eyes, open mouth and nose, clear carving of the teeth and tongue. Exquisite.

Size: 13.4 cm L - 5 1/4 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger figure
Display stand included

Provenance: Private U.K. collection, acquired prior 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 Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Name of object
Horse’s Head
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2018
Material
Marble
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
4483
Objects sold
99.18%
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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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