Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Bowl plate Omphalos. 16 cm D. 5th - 3th century BC
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze bowl plate Omphalos, an Ancient Greek Hellenistic bowl/event from the 5th–3rd century BC, 16 cm diameter and 4 cm high, in Good condition with a natural patina, acquired in 2015 from a private Belgian collection (previous owner from Belgium since 1970), authenticity Original/official.
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Bowl with an embossed Circle at the Center symbolizing the Omphalos- The ''Navel" of the World
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, 5th - 3th century BC
Bronze
16 cm diamter and 4 cm height
CONDITION: Intact.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Belgium, 1970s.
Bowl with an embossed Circle at the Center symbolizing the Omphalos. Luxury bowl with stunningly beautiful shapes. The experienced and gifted ancient hand skillfully ''overflows'' the folds of this Bowl. The meaning of the Embossed center is to Symbolize the Omphalos or the ''Navel'' (Center) of the World which the Zeus ordered to his Eagles to detect! This kind of bowls were used in some ancient Rituals so called Mysteries. slightly bent in a small area, and with some unsignificant scratches, otherwise almost intact with a lovely green-dark brown natural patina.
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Translated by Google TranslateBowl with an embossed Circle at the Center symbolizing the Omphalos- The ''Navel" of the World
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, 5th - 3th century BC
Bronze
16 cm diamter and 4 cm height
CONDITION: Intact.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Belgium, 1970s.
Bowl with an embossed Circle at the Center symbolizing the Omphalos. Luxury bowl with stunningly beautiful shapes. The experienced and gifted ancient hand skillfully ''overflows'' the folds of this Bowl. The meaning of the Embossed center is to Symbolize the Omphalos or the ''Navel'' (Center) of the World which the Zeus ordered to his Eagles to detect! This kind of bowls were used in some ancient Rituals so called Mysteries. slightly bent in a small area, and with some unsignificant scratches, otherwise almost intact with a lovely green-dark brown natural patina.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
5th - 3th century BC
Name of object
Bowl plate Omphalos. 16 cm D. 5th - 3th century BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
