Old Babylonian Hematite Large Duck Weight
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Large Duck Weight, an Old Babylonian hematite weight dating to c. 1800–1700 B.C., measuring 4.1 cm long and weighing 63.5 g, in excellent intact condition, provenance Private UK collection with acquisition in 2019, and certified as Original/official with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Highly polished hematite weight, elegantly shaped in the form of a sleeping duck with its head resting on its back.
Size: 4.1 cm L - 1 9/16 inches
Material: Hematite, weight= 63.5 grms
Culture: Old Babylonian, c. 1800 -1700 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the London art market prior to 2000.
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.
Highly polished hematite weight, elegantly shaped in the form of a sleeping duck with its head resting on its back.
Size: 4.1 cm L - 1 9/16 inches
Material: Hematite, weight= 63.5 grms
Culture: Old Babylonian, c. 1800 -1700 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the London art market prior to 2000.
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
Old Babylonian
Century/timeframe
Old Babylonian, c. 1800 - 1700 B.C.
Name of object
Large Duck Weight
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Hematite
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
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.
