Ancient Egyptian Wood Polychrome Ba-Bird
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Ancient Egyptian polychrome wooden Ba-Bird, circa 1000–800 BC, about 11 cm high, bird with human head wearing a black wig, wings richly decorated with blue and red roundels and lines, feet missing, display stand included; provenance from a London private collection, acquired before 2000, legally obtained with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Represented as a bird with human head and wearing a black wig. Originally may have been attached to the top of a wooden sepulchral tablet or shrine, or perhaps the corners of a wooden outer box enclosing the coffin.
The face, which represents that of the deceased, is a dark yellow with facial details in black and red. The deep-cut body has nicely decorated wings with black and red roundels and vertical lines and dots in blue and red on a yellow background simulating feathers. A necklace to the front in blue and yellow, and red frontal body. Feet now missing. Exquisite.
Size: 11 cm H - 4 5/16 inches
Material: Wood
Culture: Egypt, c. 1000-800 B.C.
Condition: Feet missing, otherwise intact
Display stand included
Provenance: London private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.
Represented as a bird with human head and wearing a black wig. Originally may have been attached to the top of a wooden sepulchral tablet or shrine, or perhaps the corners of a wooden outer box enclosing the coffin.
The face, which represents that of the deceased, is a dark yellow with facial details in black and red. The deep-cut body has nicely decorated wings with black and red roundels and vertical lines and dots in blue and red on a yellow background simulating feathers. A necklace to the front in blue and yellow, and red frontal body. Feet now missing. Exquisite.
Size: 11 cm H - 4 5/16 inches
Material: Wood
Culture: Egypt, c. 1000-800 B.C.
Condition: Feet missing, otherwise intact
Display stand included
Provenance: London private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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 Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 1000 - 800 B.C.
Name of object
Polychrome Ba-Bird
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2018
Material
Wood
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.
