Ancient Egyptian Bronze Stamp Seal with Hieroglyphs
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Ancient Egyptian bronze stamp seal incised on one side with hieroglyphs, cartouche-shaped with a thick loop, measuring circa 4.6 cm by 2.5 cm, authentic original, in fair condition, from a private collection; provenance: from the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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An Ancient Egyptian bronze stamp seal incised on one side with hieroglyphs. The seal is cartouche-shaped with a thick loop to reverse. The face of the seal features a sequence of hieroglyphs, now mostly worn. Three hieroglyphs in the middle can be identified as ripple of water sign (n), tethering rope sign (ṯ), and another ripple of water. Significant chipping and warping to the bottom of the seal obscures more hieroglyphs and, possibly, the horizontal base of the cartouche. Chipping to the edges of the seal. Earthy encrustations and patination to the surface.
The Ancient Egyptians believed that the Scarabaeus Beetle had the ability to spontaneously regenerate itself from cow dung, which these beetles roll around. The scarabs would form small balls by pushing the dung forward and then bury themselves and lay eggs inside. Consequently, the scarab came to be associated with the spontaneous continuation of the life cycle. In addition, this movement resembled the journey the sun does every day across the sky and therefore the Egyptian God Khepri, who represents the morning sun, became strongly associated with this insect. Scarabs are amongst the most popular and most numerous of all Ancient Egyptian artefacts and were especially employed in the funerary context.
Measurements: (circa) L 4.6cm x W 2.5cm
Provenance: From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Seller's Story
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ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
An Ancient Egyptian bronze stamp seal incised on one side with hieroglyphs. The seal is cartouche-shaped with a thick loop to reverse. The face of the seal features a sequence of hieroglyphs, now mostly worn. Three hieroglyphs in the middle can be identified as ripple of water sign (n), tethering rope sign (ṯ), and another ripple of water. Significant chipping and warping to the bottom of the seal obscures more hieroglyphs and, possibly, the horizontal base of the cartouche. Chipping to the edges of the seal. Earthy encrustations and patination to the surface.
The Ancient Egyptians believed that the Scarabaeus Beetle had the ability to spontaneously regenerate itself from cow dung, which these beetles roll around. The scarabs would form small balls by pushing the dung forward and then bury themselves and lay eggs inside. Consequently, the scarab came to be associated with the spontaneous continuation of the life cycle. In addition, this movement resembled the journey the sun does every day across the sky and therefore the Egyptian God Khepri, who represents the morning sun, became strongly associated with this insect. Scarabs are amongst the most popular and most numerous of all Ancient Egyptian artefacts and were especially employed in the funerary context.
Measurements: (circa) L 4.6cm x W 2.5cm
Provenance: From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Seller's Story
N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late-Ptolemaic Period, Circa 664-30 BC
Name of object
Stamp Seal with Hieroglyphs
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
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.
