Old Babylonian Hematite Two Duck Weights
04
days
17
hours
30
minutes
55
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 450 - € 550
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 131023 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Two Duck Weights, hematite, Old Babylonian (c. 1800–1700 B.C.), each about 1.5 cm long and weighing 2.3 g and 2.1 g, probably used for weighing gold or silver, in excellent intact condition, with provenance from a private collection (Mr. N. Wright) and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity as a legally acquired item.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Probably for weighing gold or silver. Both very nicely carved and polished ducks with heads resting on their backs.
Size: 1.5 cm L each - 9/16 inch
Material: Hematite, 2.3 grms and 2.1 grms
Culture: Old Babylonian, c. 1800-1700 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Collection Mr. N. Wright, acquired in a London Gallery in the 1980’s.
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.
Probably for weighing gold or silver. Both very nicely carved and polished ducks with heads resting on their backs.
Size: 1.5 cm L each - 9/16 inch
Material: Hematite, 2.3 grms and 2.1 grms
Culture: Old Babylonian, c. 1800-1700 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Collection Mr. N. Wright, acquired in a London Gallery in the 1980’s.
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
Old Babylonian
Century/timeframe
Old Babylonian, c. 1800 - 1700 B.C.
Name of object
Two Duck Weights
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Hematite
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
