Ancient Egypt, God Bes amulet - 2.7 cm

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 550 - € 650
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Ancient Egyptian God Bes amulet in blue deep faience from the Third Intermediate Period (1076–723 BC), measuring 2.7 × 2.5 × 0.4 cm, in very good condition and accompanied by an authenticity certificate from a Spanish private collection.

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Description from the seller

Superb Egyptian God Bes amulet in deep blue faience, from the 3rd Intermediate Period (1070–650 BC). Very good condition, a small part missing in the left upper part as shown in the pictures.

Acquired from a Spanish private collection, F.C.B, 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 to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE by 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 subjected 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 percentages by sections 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, Middle East etc.), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.

Superb Egyptian God Bes amulet in deep blue faience, from the 3rd Intermediate Period (1070–650 BC). Very good condition, a small part missing in the left upper part as shown in the pictures.

Acquired from a Spanish private collection, F.C.B, 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 to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE by 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 subjected 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 percentages by sections 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, Middle East etc.), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egypt,
Century/timeframe
Third intermediate period (1076 - 723 BC)
Name of object
God Bes amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
80
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
2.7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
2.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
0.4 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
519
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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