Ancient Egyptian Silver Duck Amulet with Lotus Flowers

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Ancient Egyptian silver duck amulet with lotus flowers dating to c. 1504–1450 BC, modelled in the round with a resting head, 1.5 cm long (5.2 g), intact and with a lotus-carved underside, from a private UK collection.

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Modelled in the round with fine details of feathers and the head placed resting along the spine; underside carved with a lotus plant with buds. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. Exquisite.

Size: 1.5 cm L - 9/16 inch
Material: Silver, 5.2 grms
Culture: Egypt, c. 1504-1450 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private UK 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.



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.

Modelled in the round with fine details of feathers and the head placed resting along the spine; underside carved with a lotus plant with buds. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. Exquisite.

Size: 1.5 cm L - 9/16 inch
Material: Silver, 5.2 grms
Culture: Egypt, c. 1504-1450 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private UK 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.



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.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 1504 - 1450 B.C.
Name of object
Duck Amulet with Lotus Flowers
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
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
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Objects sold
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