Ancient Egyptian Faience Lion figurine
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Selected by Peter Reynaers
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Estimate € 750 - € 900
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Ancient Egyptian faience lion figurine in a resting pose from the Late Dynastic period (6th–4th century BC), with turquoise and dark green glaze, in good condition with minor chipping on the right ear and measuring about 42.3 × 18.8 × 25.7 mm.
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Ancient Egyptian figurine of a lion in a resting position with a beautiful turquoise and dark green glazing. The dark glazing accentuates the details of the head and manes of the lion.
Size: ± 42,3 x 18,8 x 25,7 mm
Condition: Good and solid condition with fine details and appealing glaze, some chipping at right ear, otherwise intact.
Reference: for a very similar example: The MET (New York Museum) Nr: 74.51.5068
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> In Ancient Egypt, the lion symbolised strength, royal power, and protection. Closely associated with the sun and divine authority, it was linked to deities such as Sekhmet and served as a guardian figure, embodying both destructive force and protective energy.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Egyptian figurine of a lion in a resting position with a beautiful turquoise and dark green glazing. The dark glazing accentuates the details of the head and manes of the lion.
Size: ± 42,3 x 18,8 x 25,7 mm
Condition: Good and solid condition with fine details and appealing glaze, some chipping at right ear, otherwise intact.
Reference: for a very similar example: The MET (New York Museum) Nr: 74.51.5068
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> In Ancient Egypt, the lion symbolised strength, royal power, and protection. Closely associated with the sun and divine authority, it was linked to deities such as Sekhmet and served as a guardian figure, embodying both destructive force and protective energy.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
6th - 4th century BC, Late Dynastic
Name of object
Lion figurine
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
