Ancient Egypt, limestone relief depicting an offering scene. Spanish export license - 36 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egyptian limestone relief depicting an offering scene from the Middle Kingdom (circa 1980–1760 BC), measuring 36 × 44 × 3 cm (39 cm with stand) and including an authenticity certificate and Spanish export passport.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Egypt, amazing fragment of a relief carved from limestone depicting an offering scene, dominated by ceremonial vessels arranged on a stand. The composition, executed using firm, schematic incised lines, follows the conventions of Egyptian funerary art from the Middle Kingdom.
Dimensions: 36 x 44 x 3 cm / with support 39 cm high.
Acquired from a French private collection, D.E in 1970.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as Spanish export (Passport for European Union).
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by 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 subjected 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 different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.
Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Ancient Egypt, amazing fragment of a relief carved from limestone depicting an offering scene, dominated by ceremonial vessels arranged on a stand. The composition, executed using firm, schematic incised lines, follows the conventions of Egyptian funerary art from the Middle Kingdom.
Dimensions: 36 x 44 x 3 cm / with support 39 cm high.
Acquired from a French private collection, D.E in 1970.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as Spanish export (Passport for European Union).
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by 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 subjected 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 different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.
Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt,
Century/timeframe
Middle Kingdom (1980 - 1760 BC)
Name of object
limestone relief depicting an offering scene. Spanish export license
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2022
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
36 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
44 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
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.
