Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio with Eagle on an Altar
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Ancient Roman carnelian intaglio depicting a standing eagle on an altar with a laurel-wreathed beak, 1.7 cm long, in excellent condition aside from a chip on one side, dating to the c. 2nd century A.D., acquired from the United Kingdom private collection via Timeline Auctions in 2020 and verified as original and legally acquired.
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Description from the seller
Bright orange carnelian intaglio deeply engraved with a standing eagle on a circular altar decorated with two plants, holding a laurel wreath in its beak.
Size: 1.7 cm L - 11/16 inch
Material: Carnelian
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Chip to one side, otherwise intact
Provenance: UK private collection, acquired before the 2000s. 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.
Bright orange carnelian intaglio deeply engraved with a standing eagle on a circular altar decorated with two plants, holding a laurel wreath in its beak.
Size: 1.7 cm L - 11/16 inch
Material: Carnelian
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Chip to one side, otherwise intact
Provenance: UK private collection, acquired before the 2000s. 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 Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Intaglio with Eagle on an Altar
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Carnelian
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
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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.
