Ancient Egyptian Steatite Heart Scarab
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Heart Scarab, an Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab dating to c. 600 B.C., in excellent condition and 2.3 cm long, carved in the round with a suspension loop.
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Description from the seller
Of realistic shape in black steatite, carved in the round with fine details, the beetle legs tucked under the body with loop for suspension.
Size: 2.3 cm L - 7/8 inch
Material: Steatite
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Collection formed in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman.
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 realistic shape in black steatite, carved in the round with fine details, the beetle legs tucked under the body with loop for suspension.
Size: 2.3 cm L - 7/8 inch
Material: Steatite
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Collection formed in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman.
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 Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Name of object
Heart Scarab
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2018
Material
Steatite
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
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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.
