Syro-Hittite Terracotta Fertility Figure
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Syro-Hittite fertility figure, terracotta, dating to the c. 2nd Millennium B.C., 12.7 cm high (excluding the display stand), intact and mounted on a custom display stand.
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Description from the seller
Flat-section figurine with elaborate pierced headdress, applied annular eyes and navel, pinched nose, applied segmented collar and pointillé detailing to the hips; mounted on a custom-made stand.
Size: 12.7 cm H (excluding stand) - 5 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Syro-Hittite, c. 2nd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. Ex Timeline Auctions, 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.
Flat-section figurine with elaborate pierced headdress, applied annular eyes and navel, pinched nose, applied segmented collar and pointillé detailing to the hips; mounted on a custom-made stand.
Size: 12.7 cm H (excluding stand) - 5 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Syro-Hittite, c. 2nd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. Ex Timeline Auctions, 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
Syro-Hittite
Century/timeframe
Syro-Hittite, c. 2nd Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Fertility Figure
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Terracotta
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.
