Ancient Egyptian Serpentine Vessel
Ancient Egyptian Stone Macehead. P. Predynastic, Nagada II – III, 3600 – 3100 BC. 7 cm H. Spanish Import License.
No. 83777573
Macehead
P. Predynastic, Nagada II – III, 3600 – 3100 BC.
Material: Stone.
Dimensions: 7 cm Height and 14 cm Height with the stand.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Paris, France. Acquired in the art market during the last 30 years.
CONDITION: Intact.
The mace was a favourite weapon in warfare and was also used as a ceremonial weapon by the kings, as evidenced by the countless scenes and reliefs depicting the king smiting Egypt's enemies with a huge mace. Both disc- shaped and pear- shaped mace heads were used in pre-historic Egypt but the disc- shape later went out of use while pear- shaped mace heads are often found in many graves.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateMacehead
P. Predynastic, Nagada II – III, 3600 – 3100 BC.
Material: Stone.
Dimensions: 7 cm Height and 14 cm Height with the stand.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Paris, France. Acquired in the art market during the last 30 years.
CONDITION: Intact.
The mace was a favourite weapon in warfare and was also used as a ceremonial weapon by the kings, as evidenced by the countless scenes and reliefs depicting the king smiting Egypt's enemies with a huge mace. Both disc- shaped and pear- shaped mace heads were used in pre-historic Egypt but the disc- shape later went out of use while pear- shaped mace heads are often found in many graves.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Ancient Egyptian
Name of object
Macehead. P. Predynastic, Nagada II – III, 3600 – 3100 BC. 7 cm H. Spanish Import License.
Century/ Timeframe
3600 – 3100 BC
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Unknown
Material
Stone
Condition
Very good
