Prehistoric Marble Idol, Kusura Type

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Idol, Kusura Type, a marble prehistoric Anatolian sculpture dating to circa 2700–2300 B.C., in excellent condition with minor edge chips, 11.3 cm long, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Of flat form with circular head, long neck, shield-like body. Kusura Type.Comes with a copy of description and dating by Professor W.G. Lambert of the Birmingham University U.K.

Size: 11.3 cm L - 4 7/16 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Anatolia, c. 2700-2300 B.C.
Condition: Some minor chips to edges otherwise complete and intact


Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 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.

Of flat form with circular head, long neck, shield-like body. Kusura Type.Comes with a copy of description and dating by Professor W.G. Lambert of the Birmingham University U.K.

Size: 11.3 cm L - 4 7/16 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Anatolia, c. 2700-2300 B.C.
Condition: Some minor chips to edges otherwise complete and intact


Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 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
Prehistoric
Century/timeframe
c. 2700 - 2300 B.C.
Name of object
Idol, Kusura Type
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Material
Marble
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
United KingdomVerified
4661
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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