Ancient Egyptian, Phoenician Steatite Scarab Seal
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Levantine scarab seal in steatite, dating to c. 800–600 B.C., 2.3 cm long, intact with display stand, provenance United Kingdom from a London gallery via ex Mrs. Jane A., legally acquired with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
The base engraved with a stag and a bull, both rearing, facing each other with a lotus plant in the middle.
Size: 2.3 cm L - 7/8 inch
Material: Steatite
Culture: The Levant, c. 800-600 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: ex. Mrs. Jane A., acquired in the 1990s from a London gallery.
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.
The base engraved with a stag and a bull, both rearing, facing each other with a lotus plant in the middle.
Size: 2.3 cm L - 7/8 inch
Material: Steatite
Culture: The Levant, c. 800-600 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: ex. Mrs. Jane A., acquired in the 1990s from a London gallery.
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 Egyptian, Phoenician
Century/timeframe
The Levant, c. 800 - 600 B.C.
Name of object
Scarab Seal
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2014
Material
Steatite
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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.
