Early Cypriot III–Middle Cypriot II Terracotta Spindle-whirl (6x) - 3 cm (No reserve price)
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Terracotta spindle-whirl (6x) dating to ca. 2000–1725 BC from Early Cypriot III–Middle Cypriot II, measuring 3 cm in height, width and depth, with original authenticity and good condition; acquired from a UK gallery/antique dealer in 2023 from a private Israeli collection.
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- In antiquity, spindle whorls acted as weights attached to the bottom or top of a wooden hand spindle. They provided the momentum and stability needed to spin raw fibers (like wool or flax) into yarn or thread.
- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/240523
- Mentioned size is an average. Sizes vary.
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Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private collection, Israel. Collected between 1970 and 2000. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- In antiquity, spindle whorls acted as weights attached to the bottom or top of a wooden hand spindle. They provided the momentum and stability needed to spin raw fibers (like wool or flax) into yarn or thread.
- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/240523
- Mentioned size is an average. Sizes vary.
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private collection, Israel. Collected between 1970 and 2000. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
Early Cypriot III–Middle Cypriot II
Century/timeframe
ca. 2000 – 1725 BC
Name of object
Spindle-whirl (6x)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
3 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Israel
Depth
3 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.
