Ancient Egyptian - Serapis, the god on a throne - hieroglyphs - Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 750 - € 900
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An ancient Egyptian ceramic statuette depicts the bearded god Serapis seated on a throne with Cerberus, with two columns of hieroglyphs on the back, from the Ptolemaic period (332–30 BC).
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Description from the seller
Egyptian ceramic statuette of the god Serapis seated on a throne.
It is depicted, bearded, wearing the calathos, dressed in a broad pleated toga resting over his shoulders at the waist.
His left arm is raised and his right hand rests on Cerberus' head.
At the back, two columns of hieroglyphs.
Dimensions: height 6.9 cm - width 3.8 cm
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic period, 332–30 BCE.
Excellent state of preservation – no restoration.
Serapis is a popular Greco-Egyptian deity in the time of Ptolemy I, founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Provenance information: France, Galerie B.S.R.
Previous provenance history, an old private collection assembled in the 1960s/70s.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, 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 of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning 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.
Translated by Google TranslateEgyptian ceramic statuette of the god Serapis seated on a throne.
It is depicted, bearded, wearing the calathos, dressed in a broad pleated toga resting over his shoulders at the waist.
His left arm is raised and his right hand rests on Cerberus' head.
At the back, two columns of hieroglyphs.
Dimensions: height 6.9 cm - width 3.8 cm
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic period, 332–30 BCE.
Excellent state of preservation – no restoration.
Serapis is a popular Greco-Egyptian deity in the time of Ptolemy I, founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Provenance information: France, Galerie B.S.R.
Previous provenance history, an old private collection assembled in the 1960s/70s.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, 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 of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning 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
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Période ptolémaïque, 332 / 30 avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Serapis, the god on a throne - hieroglyphs - Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
