Ancient Egyptian, Early Dynastic Diorite Macehead
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Ancient Egyptian diorite macehead from the Early Dynastic period (c. 2900–2600 B.C.), 6.4 cm long with a central hole for haft, in excellent condition apart from a chip to the base, from a British private collection with a Certificate of Authenticity and legally acquired provenance.
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Description from the seller
Spherical mace head, tapering towards the base, hole in the centre to secure to a handle.
Size: 6.4 cm L - 2 1/2 inches
Material: Diorite
Culture: Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, c. 2900-2600 B.C.
Condition: Chip to base, otherwise intact
Provenance: British collection, Mr. O. H., acquired on the London art market in the 1980s.
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.
Spherical mace head, tapering towards the base, hole in the centre to secure to a handle.
Size: 6.4 cm L - 2 1/2 inches
Material: Diorite
Culture: Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, c. 2900-2600 B.C.
Condition: Chip to base, otherwise intact
Provenance: British collection, Mr. O. H., acquired on the London art market in the 1980s.
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, Early Dynastic
Century/timeframe
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, c. 2900 - 2600 B.C.
Name of object
Macehead
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Diorite
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
