Bactrian Chlorite Temple Gate Eye Idol
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Description from the seller
Of square section and rectangular sides, with short neck surmounted by two wide eyes. Two sides very finely engraved with temple gates and two sides with chevron, other registers with various patterns, zig-zags, waves, squares, chevron etc. Exquisite.
Size: 10.9 cm L - 4 5/16 inches
Material: Chlorite
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2500 - 2200 B.C.
Condition: Intact
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Provenance: Previously, British private property acquired on the London antiquity market in the 1990s.
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.
Of square section and rectangular sides, with short neck surmounted by two wide eyes. Two sides very finely engraved with temple gates and two sides with chevron, other registers with various patterns, zig-zags, waves, squares, chevron etc. Exquisite.
Size: 10.9 cm L - 4 5/16 inches
Material: Chlorite
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2500 - 2200 B.C.
Condition: Intact
for a similar object see: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5443197?ldp_breadcrumb=back
Provenance: Previously, British private property acquired on the London antiquity market in the 1990s.
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
Bactrian
Century/timeframe
Bactrian, c. 2500 - 2200 B.C.
Name of object
Temple Gate Eye Idol
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Chlorite
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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
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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.
