Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Stone Rare Scarab with Human Head
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Rare Scarab with Human Head, an Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom green stone scarab of 2.9 cm in excellent, intact condition, with a high-relief human head on the top and detailed wings and legs, provenance Private UK collection and acquired in London prior to 2000, authenticity Original with Certificate of Authenticity and legally acquired for export within the EU.
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Description from the seller
Realistically carved dark green stone with highly polished surface, showing excellent details of the wings-case and legs. The top of the scarab carved with the head of man in high relief. Exquisite.
Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Green stone
Culture: Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1295 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection acquired at a London auction prior to 2000.
For parallel see: The Met Museum, Object Number: 30.8.1080, available online at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/550986
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.
Realistically carved dark green stone with highly polished surface, showing excellent details of the wings-case and legs. The top of the scarab carved with the head of man in high relief. Exquisite.
Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Green stone
Culture: Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1295 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection acquired at a London auction prior to 2000.
For parallel see: The Met Museum, Object Number: 30.8.1080, available online at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/550986
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 Egypt, New Kingdom
Century/timeframe
Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550 - 1295 B.C.
Name of object
Rare Scarab with Human Head
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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.
