Ancient Egypt, Late Period Alabaster Alabastron
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Description from the seller
Of banded alabaster, elongated conical body tapering into a rounded base, flaring towards a wide disk rim and vestigial lug handles. Exquisite.
Size: 27.8 cm L - 10 15/16 inches
Material: Alabaster
Culture: Egypt, Late Period, 26th to 30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: ex. British private collection, acquired on the London market in the 1980s.
For parallels see: the British Museum, museum number 1967,1120.3
available at https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1967-1120-3.
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.
Of banded alabaster, elongated conical body tapering into a rounded base, flaring towards a wide disk rim and vestigial lug handles. Exquisite.
Size: 27.8 cm L - 10 15/16 inches
Material: Alabaster
Culture: Egypt, Late Period, 26th to 30th Dynasty, c. 664-343 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: ex. British private collection, acquired on the London market in the 1980s.
For parallels see: the British Museum, museum number 1967,1120.3
available at https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1967-1120-3.
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, Late Period
Century/timeframe
Egypt, Late Period, 26th to 30th Dynasty, c. 664 - 343 B.C.
Name of object
Alabastron
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Alabaster
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
