Ancient Egyptian Silver Amulet of a Stalking Cat
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Ancient Egyptian silver amulet of a stalking cat dating to circa 300 B.C., 2 cm long, weighing 9 g, in excellent condition with a suspension loop on the back and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Finely carved in open work in a ready to jump posture with its tail around its right haunch, a suspension loop on the back.
Size: 2 cm L - 3/4 inch
Material: Silver, 9 grms
Culture: Egypt, c. 300 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. British private collection, acquired on the London art market 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
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
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.
Finely carved in open work in a ready to jump posture with its tail around its right haunch, a suspension loop on the back.
Size: 2 cm L - 3/4 inch
Material: Silver, 9 grms
Culture: Egypt, c. 300 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. British private collection, acquired on the London art market 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
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
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. 300 B.C.
Name of object
Amulet of a Stalking Cat
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
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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