Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience Amulet
04
days
15
hours
10
minutes
40
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 250 - € 330
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 136165 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Egyptian faience pantheistic baboon amulet from the Ptolemaic Period (300–30 BC), 3/4 inch high, with a baboon head wearing a disc crown and uraeus, bird body, standing on a base, intact suspension loop, in very good condition.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Pantheistic baboon amulet, with head of a baboon, wearing the disc crown with an ureas, with body of bird, with thick bandy-legs and standing on an integral base. Ptolemaic Period, 300-30 B.C. 3/4 inch high. Intact with intact suspension loop.
From an old NYC collection.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Completing applicable importing customs documents and any customs importing fees are applicable to the buyer. Shipping will be insured with a track and trace.
My fascination with ancient art and ancient history has proven to be the driving force for visiting museums with ancient collections and the countries with their rich ancient civilizations. My focus has been on studying and researching the art and the cultures of ancient Egypt and the classical world.
Seller's Story
My fascination with ancient art and ancient history has proven to be the driving force for visiting museums with ancient collections and the countries with their rich ancient civilizations. My focus has been on studying and researching the art and the cultures of ancient Egypt and the classical world.
Pantheistic baboon amulet, with head of a baboon, wearing the disc crown with an ureas, with body of bird, with thick bandy-legs and standing on an integral base. Ptolemaic Period, 300-30 B.C. 3/4 inch high. Intact with intact suspension loop.
From an old NYC collection.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Completing applicable importing customs documents and any customs importing fees are applicable to the buyer. Shipping will be insured with a track and trace.
My fascination with ancient art and ancient history has proven to be the driving force for visiting museums with ancient collections and the countries with their rich ancient civilizations. My focus has been on studying and researching the art and the cultures of ancient Egypt and the classical world.
Seller's Story
My fascination with ancient art and ancient history has proven to be the driving force for visiting museums with ancient collections and the countries with their rich ancient civilizations. My focus has been on studying and researching the art and the cultures of ancient Egypt and the classical world.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Metal
Faience
Century/timeframe
300-30 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
0 oz
Year acquired
2020
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
United States
Country of origin
Egypt
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1982
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
