Ancient Egypt Faience Necklace with amulet of the god Bes - 30 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This Ancient Egyptian faience necklace features a central amulet of the god Bes, dates to the Late Period (664–332 BC) and has a modern clasp.
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Ancient Egypt, lovely and impressive necklace with a central amulet of the god Bes in faience. The necklace and amulet date to the Late Period (664–332 BC); the clasp is modern.
Dimensions: Amulet: 4.2 x 4.5 x 0.4 cm; necklace height: 30 cm.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, F.C.B., in the 1980s.
-The piece includes a certificate of authenticity.
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 obtained; this process can take approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws concerning 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 a definitive export license has been obtained from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. Please note that this may take approximately 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. These taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. 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 rates apply to the respective price brackets:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that shipping to distant destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.) will incur an additional cost.
Ancient Egypt, lovely and impressive necklace with a central amulet of the god Bes in faience. The necklace and amulet date to the Late Period (664–332 BC); the clasp is modern.
Dimensions: Amulet: 4.2 x 4.5 x 0.4 cm; necklace height: 30 cm.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, F.C.B., in the 1980s.
-The piece includes a certificate of authenticity.
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 obtained; this process can take approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws concerning 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 a definitive export license has been obtained from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. Please note that this may take approximately 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. These taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. 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 rates apply to the respective price brackets:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that shipping to distant destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.) will incur an additional cost.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt
Century/timeframe
Late Period (664 - 332 BC)
Name of object
Necklace with amulet of the god Bes
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1980
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
30 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
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.
