Mesopotamian Terracotta Bull figure. 11 cm L. Syro-hittite, 2000 BC

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Mesopotamian Syro-Hittite terracotta bull figure, 11 cm long, dating to about 2000 BC, from a private French collection (acquired in the 1980s).

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Bull animal figure

Mesopotamia, Syro-hittite, 2000 BC

Terracotta

11 cm long and 9 cm height

Condition: Leg restored

PROVENANCE: Private collection, France, 1980s.

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Bull animal figure

Mesopotamia, Syro-hittite, 2000 BC

Terracotta

11 cm long and 9 cm height

Condition: Leg restored

PROVENANCE: Private collection, France, 1980s.

Seller's Story

IMPORTANT NOTES: -We are a professional seller. - All items sold will come with their professional invoice. - All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item. - All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number). - All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued. - For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. - For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%. This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum. - We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Details

Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/ Timeframe
Syro-hittite, 2000 BC
Name of object
Bull figure. 11 cm L. Syro-hittite, 2000 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.

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