Sasanian Hematite Dome Seal with Horse
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Sasanian hematite dome seal with a crouching horse, dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D., 2.1 cm long, in excellent intact condition; from a private UK collection acquired in the 1990s, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Deeply carved with a crouching horse.
Size: 2.1 cm L - 13/16 inch
Material: Hematite
Culture: Sassanian, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK 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.
Deeply carved with a crouching horse.
Size: 2.1 cm L - 13/16 inch
Material: Hematite
Culture: Sassanian, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK 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
Sasanian
Century/timeframe
Sasanian, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Dome Seal with Horse
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Material
Hematite
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
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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.
