Mesopotamian Bronze Axe-Head with Reclining Ibex
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Mesopotamian bronze axe-head with a reclining ibex, paddle-shaped blade and rear socket, dating to c.3rd–2nd millennium B.C.; in excellent condition and measuring 10.3 cm long, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
With a paddle-shaped blade and short neck, round-section socket expanding at the rear with a reclining ibex, the quadruped modelled in a relaxed attitude with its right foreleg and hindleg positioned away from the body, erect head and large curving horns.
Size: 10.3 cm L - 4 1/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Mesopotamia, c. 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman. Ex TimeLine Auctions.
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.
With a paddle-shaped blade and short neck, round-section socket expanding at the rear with a reclining ibex, the quadruped modelled in a relaxed attitude with its right foreleg and hindleg positioned away from the body, erect head and large curving horns.
Size: 10.3 cm L - 4 1/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Mesopotamia, c. 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman. Ex TimeLine Auctions.
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
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
Mesopotamia, c. 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Axe-Head with Reclining Ibex
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
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.
