Ancient Egypt, Alabaster ceremonial mace along with Spanish export license - 5.5 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egyptian alabaster ceremonial mace with a wooden shaft, dating to the Tinite Period (c. 2900–2593 BC), in excellent condition, 5.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide and 5.5 cm deep, acquired from a Spanish private collection in 2023, with an authenticity certificate and a Spanish export license.
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Ancient Egypt, superb alabaster ceremonial mace from the Tinite Period (2900 - 2593 BC) with wooden shaft and support.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, S.V.S in 1980.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as a Spanish export license (Passport for the European Union).
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For other destinations outside the European territory: all our items will be shipped only after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the amounts by bands are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Ancient Egypt, superb alabaster ceremonial mace from the Tinite Period (2900 - 2593 BC) with wooden shaft and support.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, S.V.S in 1980.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as a Spanish export license (Passport for the European Union).
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For other destinations outside the European territory: all our items will be shipped only after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the amounts by bands are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt,
Century/timeframe
Tinite Period (2900 - 2593 BC)
Name of object
Alabaster ceremonial mace along with Spanish export license
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
5.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
5.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
5.5 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.
