Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period Silver Snake Bracelet
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Romano-Egyptian silver snake bracelet dating to c. 30 B.C./323 A.D., with a solid silver D-section shank, decorative scales and heads, 6.7 cm inside diameter and 28.2 g, in excellent condition, with a Certificate of Authenticity and provenance from a German art market collection.
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Description from the seller
Cast in solid silver, slender D-section shank with median gusset, the body decorated with stylised scales coiling on each end and terminating with realistic heads with incised details. Exquisite.
Size: 6.7 cm inside D - 2 9/16 inches
Material: Silver, 28.2 grms
Culture: Romano-Egyptian, c. 30 B.C./323 A.D.
Condition: Repaired
Provenance: Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. Ex Timeline Auctions.
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.
Cast in solid silver, slender D-section shank with median gusset, the body decorated with stylised scales coiling on each end and terminating with realistic heads with incised details. Exquisite.
Size: 6.7 cm inside D - 2 9/16 inches
Material: Silver, 28.2 grms
Culture: Romano-Egyptian, c. 30 B.C./323 A.D.
Condition: Repaired
Provenance: Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. Ex Timeline Auctions.
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
Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period
Century/timeframe
Romano - Egyptian, c. 30 B.C./323 A.D.
Name of object
Snake Bracelet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
