Elamite Bronze Rhyton With Ram Head

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Elamite bronze rhyton in trumpet form with a ram head spout, dating to c. 1800–1500 B.C., in excellent condition and measuring 15.5 cm, with a display stand and a Certificate of Authenticity, originating from a UK private collection and not requiring an EU export licence.

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Description from the seller

Bronze rhyton, trumpet shaped cup, everted rim, four holes connecting to the spout ending in the shape of a ram’s head, finely carved details, nice green patina, hole at the mouth.

Size: 15.5 cm L - 6 1/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Elamite, c. 1800-1500 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: UK private 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.

Bronze rhyton, trumpet shaped cup, everted rim, four holes connecting to the spout ending in the shape of a ram’s head, finely carved details, nice green patina, hole at the mouth.

Size: 15.5 cm L - 6 1/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Elamite, c. 1800-1500 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: UK private 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
Elamite
Century/timeframe
Elamite, c. 1800 - 1500 B.C.
Name of object
Rhyton With Ram Head
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
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
United KingdomVerified
4565
Objects sold
99.15%
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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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