Ancient Egyptian Faience Shabti Inscribed to the Royal Scribe

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Peter Reynaers
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Estimate  € 2,600 - € 3,100
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€1,050
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€75

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Ancient Egyptian faience shabti inscribed to the Royal Scribe, wearing a black tripartite wig with a back basket and flails, about 15.1 cm high, in excellent condition, display stand included, dating to the 21st–22nd Dynasties (c. 1085–730 B.C.), from a private Dutch collection.

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Description from the seller

Turquoise faience wearing black tripartide wig, flails and back basket in black, the frontal column inscribed to “The scribe, the keeper of the royal scrolls IM Wesrt”.

Size: 15.1 cm H - 5 15/16 inches
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, 21st- 22nd Dynasties, c. 1085-730 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Ex. Private Dutch 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.

Turquoise faience wearing black tripartide wig, flails and back basket in black, the frontal column inscribed to “The scribe, the keeper of the royal scrolls IM Wesrt”.

Size: 15.1 cm H - 5 15/16 inches
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, 21st- 22nd Dynasties, c. 1085-730 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Ex. Private Dutch 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.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, 21st - 22nd Dynasties, c. 1085 - 730 B.C.
Name of object
Shabti Inscribed to the Royal Scribe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
4677
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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