Mesopotamian Crystal Cylinder Seal with Deer

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Mesopotamian crystal cylinder seal with two standing deer, dating from circa 500 B.C., size 2.8 cm, in excellent condition with minor wear, pierced for suspension, includes display stand and a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

The design shows two standing deer with long horns and elegant bodies. Pierced for suspension. Exquisite.

Size: 2.8 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Crystal
Culture: Mesopotamia, c. 500 B.C.
Condition: Some minor wear, otherwise intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Collection Mr. A. Sultani, prior to 2000, London, UK.
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 design shows two standing deer with long horns and elegant bodies. Pierced for suspension. Exquisite.

Size: 2.8 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Crystal
Culture: Mesopotamia, c. 500 B.C.
Condition: Some minor wear, otherwise intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Collection Mr. A. Sultani, prior to 2000, London, UK.
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
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
Mesopotamia, c. 500 B.C.
Name of object
Cylinder Seal with Deer
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2010
Material
Crystal
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
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
4587
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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