Ancient Egyptian Terracotta - Statuette of the goddess Sekhmet - 3rd Intermediate Period
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
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This ancient Egyptian terracotta statuette depicts the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet with a solar disc and uraeus, and dates to the Third Intermediate Period (1069–945 BC).
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Terracotta statuette depicting the lioness goddess Sekhmet.
Statuette of the goddess Sekhmet presented with a lioness head surmounted by the solar disk flanked by a uraeus. She stands upright, leaning against a dorsal pillar. Her arms are along her body, the left leg advanced.
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st–22nd Dynasty, circa 1070–720 BCE.
This molded terracotta statuette is in good condition – no restoration.
Traces of white gesso
Height 7.8 cm (height 8.9 cm with the base)
Provenance: Germany, gallery S.G.N.
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 TranslateTerracotta statuette depicting the lioness goddess Sekhmet.
Statuette of the goddess Sekhmet presented with a lioness head surmounted by the solar disk flanked by a uraeus. She stands upright, leaning against a dorsal pillar. Her arms are along her body, the left leg advanced.
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st–22nd Dynasty, circa 1070–720 BCE.
This molded terracotta statuette is in good condition – no restoration.
Traces of white gesso
Height 7.8 cm (height 8.9 cm with the base)
Provenance: Germany, gallery S.G.N.
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 arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export license. (Passport for 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 at the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning 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
3ème période intermédiaire (1069 / 945 avant J.-C.)
Name of object
- Statuette of the goddess Sekhmet - 3rd Intermediate Period
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
