Ancient Egyptian Granite Head of a Man

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Ancient Egyptian granite head of a man, part of a larger figure, circa 600–350 B.C., with a trepartide wig and display stand included.

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Description from the seller

Wearing a trepartide wig, the face carved with finely delineated features, full lips and typical nose.

Size: 5.3 cm H - 2 1/16 inch and 7 cm W - 2 3/4 inches
Material: Granite
Culture: Egypt c. 600-350 B.C.
Condition: Part of a larger figure.
Display stand included

Provenance: ex. Collection Dr. J. Winnie, USA, acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Wearing a trepartide wig, the face carved with finely delineated features, full lips and typical nose.

Size: 5.3 cm H - 2 1/16 inch and 7 cm W - 2 3/4 inches
Material: Granite
Culture: Egypt c. 600-350 B.C.
Condition: Part of a larger figure.
Display stand included

Provenance: ex. Collection Dr. J. Winnie, USA, acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Egypt c. 600-350 B.C.
Name of object
Head of a Man
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Granite
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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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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