Byzantine Terracotta Glazed Sgraffito Bowl with Owl
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Byzantine glazed terracotta sgraffito bowl with owl heads, dating to c. 11th–12th century A.D., 14.8 cm in diameter, repaired with no pieces missing, acquired from an auction house in the United Kingdom in 2016 from a private collection (former owner from Lebanon), with a certificate of authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Decorated with owl heads and underglaze painted in green and dark brown with magnese yellow background, the outside rim decorated in alternating green and brown and oval patterns.
Size: 14.8 cm D - 5 13/16 inches
Material: Glazed Terracotta
Culture: Byzantine, c. 11th -12th Century A.D.
Condition: Repaired with no pieces missing
Provenance: Ex Mr. A. Sultani collection, acquired in the Middle East in the 1970’s.
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.
Decorated with owl heads and underglaze painted in green and dark brown with magnese yellow background, the outside rim decorated in alternating green and brown and oval patterns.
Size: 14.8 cm D - 5 13/16 inches
Material: Glazed Terracotta
Culture: Byzantine, c. 11th -12th Century A.D.
Condition: Repaired with no pieces missing
Provenance: Ex Mr. A. Sultani collection, acquired in the Middle East in the 1970’s.
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
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Byzantine, c. 11th - 12th Century A.D.
Name of object
Glazed Sgraffito Bowl with Owl
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2016
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Lebanon
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.
