Bronze Age Bull with large horns - 1200/800 BC
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Bronze Age figurine of a bull with broad horns, titled Taureau aux larges cornes – 1200/800 BC, with a sturdy body on short legs, measuring 4.6 cm in length and 2.4 cm in height, in good condition, acquired from Galerie/Antiquaire in Germany in 2024, authenticity Original/officiel, provenance including a major German Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology collection acquired before 2000.
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Description from the seller
Stylized bronze bull figurine.
Representation of a bull with large horns, its stocky body resting on short legs.
Bronze Age, 2nd/1st millennium BCE.
Dimensions: length 4.6 cm - height 2.4 cm
Excellent condition - pretty patina
Provenance: Germany, gallery E.P.L
Previous provenance: Comes from an important German collection of Mediterranean archaeology and the Near East formed before 2000.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateStylized bronze bull figurine.
Representation of a bull with large horns, its stocky body resting on short legs.
Bronze Age, 2nd/1st millennium BCE.
Dimensions: length 4.6 cm - height 2.4 cm
Excellent condition - pretty patina
Provenance: Germany, gallery E.P.L
Previous provenance: Comes from an important German collection of Mediterranean archaeology and the Near East formed before 2000.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Bronze Age
Century/timeframe
1200/800 avant J.-C.
Name of object
Bull with large horns - 1200/800 BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
