Ancient Egypt, tripartite human head scarab amulet in schist - 3 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This intact Ancient Egyptian tripartite human-head scarab amulet in schist dates to the New Kingdom Period (1539–1077 BC) and measures 3 × 2 × 1.2 cm.
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Superb and rare Egyptian tripartite human-headed scarab amulet in schist, from the New Kingdom Period (1539–1077 B.C.).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, S.V.S., 1980
- The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and supporting documentation.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information: the seller guarantees that they are entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided NO LONGER to sell outside the European territory to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For other destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this may take approximately 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported; instead, the following percentages are applied by price bracket:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for distant destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional shipping cost.
Superb and rare Egyptian tripartite human-headed scarab amulet in schist, from the New Kingdom Period (1539–1077 B.C.).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, S.V.S., 1980
- The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and supporting documentation.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information: the seller guarantees that they are entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided NO LONGER to sell outside the European territory to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For other destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this may take approximately 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported; instead, the following percentages are applied by price bracket:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for distant destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional shipping cost.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt,
Century/timeframe
New Kingdom Period (1539-1077 B.C)
Name of object
tripartite human head scarab amulet in schist
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Intact
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
1.2 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.
