Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Mace Head. 6 cm D. Old Kingdom Period, 2686 - 2181 BC
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Ancient Egyptian alabaster mace head from the Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BC), 6 cm in diameter, in good original condition.
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Mace head
Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom Period, 2686 - 2181 BC
Alabaster
6 cm diameter
CONDITION: Good, intact, original state. .
PROVENANCE: Old pairisian collection, A.T., France, before 1970.
The Old Kingdom period spanned from 2686 – 2181 BC, and as the first of the three kingdoms in Egypt’s history, demanded a strong military to establish and secure the nation’s position. This primarily entailed keeping out foreign enemies, with Libyans threatening from the west, Nubians from the south, and the Sinai and Canaanites from the north.
Old Kingdom Egypt did not boast a professional military, however, and so weapons, such as this mace head, would have been brandished by members of a volunteer army. Although the bow and arrow was the most common choice, Egyptian weaponry was varied, and included swords, knives and spears. Mace heads were made of stone or wood, and (in addition to the soldiers of volunteer armies) they were a favourite weapon of Egyptian kings. This is evident from numerous surviving reliefs, which depict the nation’s ruler smiting his enemies with a mace.
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- 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.
Translated by Google TranslateMace head
Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom Period, 2686 - 2181 BC
Alabaster
6 cm diameter
CONDITION: Good, intact, original state. .
PROVENANCE: Old pairisian collection, A.T., France, before 1970.
The Old Kingdom period spanned from 2686 – 2181 BC, and as the first of the three kingdoms in Egypt’s history, demanded a strong military to establish and secure the nation’s position. This primarily entailed keeping out foreign enemies, with Libyans threatening from the west, Nubians from the south, and the Sinai and Canaanites from the north.
Old Kingdom Egypt did not boast a professional military, however, and so weapons, such as this mace head, would have been brandished by members of a volunteer army. Although the bow and arrow was the most common choice, Egyptian weaponry was varied, and included swords, knives and spears. Mace heads were made of stone or wood, and (in addition to the soldiers of volunteer armies) they were a favourite weapon of Egyptian kings. This is evident from numerous surviving reliefs, which depict the nation’s ruler smiting his enemies with a mace.
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 Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Old Kingdom Period, 2686 - 2181 BC
Name of object
Mace Head. 6 cm D. Old Kingdom Period, 2686 - 2181 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Alabaster
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
