Ancient Egyptian - Amulet in glazed faience - the god Bes playing the tambourine - New Kingdom 1550 / 1069 BC (No reserve price)
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Ancient Egyptian blue glazed faience amulet depicting Bes playing a tambourine, New Kingdom (ca. 1550–1069 BC), 13 mm × 4 mm, in good condition with a suspension loop at the top, authentic original, provenance from a UK gallery acquired in 2014.
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EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BLUE-GRAY AMULET
Finely detailed amulet depicting Bes, the god, playing the tambourine. Bes is shown in profile facing right, legs slightly bent, hands raised to hold the tambourine. A suspension loop is located above his head.
The piece features various shades of blue and turquoise glaze, with intricate details, a flat undersurface, and a suspension loop at the top.
New Kingdom, from the 28th to the 20th Dynasty, 1550 to 1069 BCE.
dimensions: 13 mm x 4 mm
Loop reattached
Expertized by Simone Musso, consulting curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri archaeological expedition.
Provenance: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery
Provenance history, important collection formed before 1990
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateEGYPTIAN FAIENCE BLUE-GRAY AMULET
Finely detailed amulet depicting Bes, the god, playing the tambourine. Bes is shown in profile facing right, legs slightly bent, hands raised to hold the tambourine. A suspension loop is located above his head.
The piece features various shades of blue and turquoise glaze, with intricate details, a flat undersurface, and a suspension loop at the top.
New Kingdom, from the 28th to the 20th Dynasty, 1550 to 1069 BCE.
dimensions: 13 mm x 4 mm
Loop reattached
Expertized by Simone Musso, consulting curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri archaeological expedition.
Provenance: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery
Provenance history, important collection formed before 1990
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Nouvel Empire 1580 / 1077 BC
Name of object
- Amulet in glazed faience - the god Bes playing the tambourine - New Kingdom 1550 / 1069 BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2014
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
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
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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.
