Tell Brak Marble Eye Idol
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Eye Idol from Tell Brak, dating to circa 3300 B.C., carved in marble and in excellent, intact condition, 9.5 cm long, with display stand and a Certificate of Authenticity, provenance from a private UK collection (former owner acquired in 2000) and offered as a reproduction/replica.
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Description from the seller
The body deeply carved with waving and criss-cross patterns, the top with the eyes carved with deep frame, a hole for suspension.
Size: 9.5 cm L - 3 11/16 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Tell Brak, c. 3300 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.
The body deeply carved with waving and criss-cross patterns, the top with the eyes carved with deep frame, a hole for suspension.
Size: 9.5 cm L - 3 11/16 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Tell Brak, c. 3300 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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
Tell Brak
Century/timeframe
Tell Brak, c. 3300 B.C.
Name of object
Eye Idol
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Material
Marble
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
Reproduction/replica
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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.
