Bactrian - Neolithic Mesopotamian cup - Oxus civilization - 2300 - 1700 BC
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Bactrien culture ceramic cup, circa 2300–1700 BC, with a carinated body, base slightly domed and wide flared rim, height 6.2 cm, diameter 8.7 cm, in very good condition with slight restoration, original authenticity, provenance France, year acquired 2025.
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Gray ceramic cup from the enigmatic Oxus civilization.
Carinated cup resting on a slightly domed base, cylindrical body and a wide flared lip.
The Oxus civilization, unknown until 1970, is an intercultural civilization whose cities housed thousands of people. It flourished between Bactria and Margiana (present-day Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan) from the end of the 3rd to the beginning of the 2nd millennium BCE (c. 2300–1700).
Dimensions: height 6.2 cm - diameter 8.7 cm.
Very good condition – slight restoration.
Provenance: France, C.T.E
Previously: Former private collection of Mrs. and Mr. Pierre Lafrance, French ambassador
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateGray ceramic cup from the enigmatic Oxus civilization.
Carinated cup resting on a slightly domed base, cylindrical body and a wide flared lip.
The Oxus civilization, unknown until 1970, is an intercultural civilization whose cities housed thousands of people. It flourished between Bactria and Margiana (present-day Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan) from the end of the 3rd to the beginning of the 2nd millennium BCE (c. 2300–1700).
Dimensions: height 6.2 cm - diameter 8.7 cm.
Very good condition – slight restoration.
Provenance: France, C.T.E
Previously: Former private collection of Mrs. and Mr. Pierre Lafrance, French ambassador
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export license. (passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Bactrian
Century/timeframe
2300/1700 avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Neolithic Mesopotamian cup - Oxus civilization - 2300 - 1700 BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
