Sasanian Crystal Dome Seal with Bull
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Dome Seal with Bull, a Sasanian crystal seal dating to c. 3rd–4th Century AD, 2.8 cm long and in excellent/intact condition, acquired in 2017 from a private UK collection via the antique market with Certificate of Authenticity and confirmed legal provenance.
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Description from the seller
Dome shaped, deeply carved with a crouching bull. Excellent details.
Size: 2.8 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Crystal
Culture: Sassanian, c. 3rd - 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired 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.
Dome shaped, deeply carved with a crouching bull. Excellent details.
Size: 2.8 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Crystal
Culture: Sassanian, c. 3rd - 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired 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
Sasanian
Century/timeframe
Sasanian, c. 3rd - 4th Century A.D.
Name of object
Dome Seal with Bull
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2017
Material
Crystal
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
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.
