Ancient Egyptian Lion head amulet - 3.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Green faience lion head amulet from the Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BC), Ancient Egypt, in good condition, dimensions 3.5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide and 3 cm deep.
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Description from the seller
Superb lion's head amulet in green faience from the Ptolemaic Period (3rd–1st century BC).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.P., in the 1980s.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information: the seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided not to sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland and the United States of America.
For other destinations outside the European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive export license from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentage bands are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Superb lion's head amulet in green faience from the Ptolemaic Period (3rd–1st century BC).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.P., in the 1980s.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information: the seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided not to sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland and the United States of America.
For other destinations outside the European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive export license from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentage bands are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Ptolemaic Period (332 - 30 BC)
Name of object
Lion head amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2007
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
3.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
3 cm
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.
