Ancient Greek Bronze Stag or deer figurine
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Description from the seller
Ancient Greek bronze figurine of a Stag .(300 -500 BC).
Weight: 27,6 gr Diameter:44,9 mm.
This is an ancient bronze zoomorphic figurine of a stag or doe. While the coin iconography of Ephesus is world-famous for its association with the stag and the bee (the sacred symbols of Artemis), standalone cast bronze figurines of this crude, stylized type are more typical of Geometric or Archaic Greek periods, or from regional workshops across the Mediterranean .Cast bronze with a thick, earthy, encrusted patina from burial.
Anatomy: It features a elongated, tubular neck, short stumpy legs, protruding ears, and a simplified muzzle. The lack of distinct antlers suggests it may represent a female deer (doe) rather than a stag, though ancient stylized representations often simplified these features.
Will be shipped registered and insured. I combine shipping. See also my other auctions.
I only ship in EU. When you bid make sure you have a shipping adress in EU.
The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner.
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The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.
Ancient Greek bronze figurine of a Stag .(300 -500 BC).
Weight: 27,6 gr Diameter:44,9 mm.
This is an ancient bronze zoomorphic figurine of a stag or doe. While the coin iconography of Ephesus is world-famous for its association with the stag and the bee (the sacred symbols of Artemis), standalone cast bronze figurines of this crude, stylized type are more typical of Geometric or Archaic Greek periods, or from regional workshops across the Mediterranean .Cast bronze with a thick, earthy, encrusted patina from burial.
Anatomy: It features a elongated, tubular neck, short stumpy legs, protruding ears, and a simplified muzzle. The lack of distinct antlers suggests it may represent a female deer (doe) rather than a stag, though ancient stylized representations often simplified these features.
Will be shipped registered and insured. I combine shipping. See also my other auctions.
I only ship in EU. When you bid make sure you have a shipping adress in EU.
The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner.
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to sell/export this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
400 BC
Name of object
Bronze Stag or deer figurine
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
