Etruscan Terracotta votive model of the uterus with a Spanish export license - 12.3 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Etruscan terracotta votive model of a uterus dating to the 4th–1st century BC, measuring 12.3 cm high, 6 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in good condition, with an authenticity certificate and a Spanish export license, acquired from a private collection in Spain in 2021 and previously from a Belgian private collection in the 1950s.
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Interesting and rare Etruscan artefact representing a votive model of uterus in terracotta from the 4th–1st century BC.
Acquired from a Belgian private collection, O.L.T, in the 1950s and then from a Spanish private collection, S, in the 1990s.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as a Spanish export license.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENCE by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes 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 to 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%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East etc.), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Interesting and rare Etruscan artefact representing a votive model of uterus in terracotta from the 4th–1st century BC.
Acquired from a Belgian private collection, O.L.T, in the 1950s and then from a Spanish private collection, S, in the 1990s.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as a Spanish export license.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENCE by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes 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 to 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%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East etc.), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Details
Culture
Etruscan
Century/timeframe
4th-1st century BC.
Name of object
Terracotta votive model of the uterus with a Spanish export license
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
12.3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
4 cm
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.
