Near East - Mace head - Luristan 1200–800 BCE.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Luristan bronze weapon mass head from the late Bronze Age (1200–800 BC), 11.3 cm high and 4.7 cm wide, in good condition and authentic, acquired from a gallery in Belgium in 2024, previously from a private Belgian collection dating to 1990, with proven provenance.
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Bronze LURISTAN MACE HEAD
Massive bronze mace head, superbly preserved, tubular haft, spherical in its upper third.
Adorned with faceted knobs around the swollen head and flanked by grooved circular bands.
Late Bronze Age, 1200-800 BCE.
Size large for this type: 11.3 cm high and 4.7 cm wide.
Provenance information: Belgium, M.S.T. Gallery.
Previous provenance history: former Belgian private collection acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateBronze LURISTAN MACE HEAD
Massive bronze mace head, superbly preserved, tubular haft, spherical in its upper third.
Adorned with faceted knobs around the swollen head and flanked by grooved circular bands.
Late Bronze Age, 1200-800 BCE.
Size large for this type: 11.3 cm high and 4.7 cm wide.
Provenance information: Belgium, M.S.T. Gallery.
Previous provenance history: former Belgian private collection acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Near East
Century/timeframe
12ème / 8ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Mace head - Luristan 1200–800 BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
