Bactrian Steatite, Chlorite Head of a Man
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Bactrian white steatite head (c. 2000 B.C.) with a black chlorite hat, 2.7 cm long, intact, including display stand and Certificate of Authenticity; provenance from a private British collection.
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Description from the seller
White steatite head, almond shaped eyes and nice facial features, set with black chlorite hat embellished with incised geometrical decoration. Such heads were inserted into a chlorite body to form the figure of a man.
Size: 2.7 cm L - 1 1/16 inch
Material: Steatite and Chlorite
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2000 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Private British collection, 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.
White steatite head, almond shaped eyes and nice facial features, set with black chlorite hat embellished with incised geometrical decoration. Such heads were inserted into a chlorite body to form the figure of a man.
Size: 2.7 cm L - 1 1/16 inch
Material: Steatite and Chlorite
Culture: Bactrian, c. 2000 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Private British collection, 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
Bactrian
Century/timeframe
Bactrian, c. 2000 B.C.
Name of object
Head of a Man
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Material
Chlorite, Steatite
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.
