Gandhara Stone Statue - 8 cm (No Reserve Price)
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Ancient Gandhara Buddha Head, a stone object from Gandhara culture dating to 600 AD, measuring 8 cm high, 4 cm wide and 3 cm deep, in fair condition and not signed, originating from Asia with provenance documented by a Letter of Provenance and acquired in 1990 from the United Kingdom as part of a private collection.
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Letter of Provenance
This document serves as a statement of provenance for the item described.
The mentioned item has been in the possession of the family of a private collector since the 1990s. It was legally acquired at that time and has remained in private ownership through successive generations.
To the best of our knowledge, the item has not been subject to any legal dispute, claim, or restriction. It remains in compliance with all applicable laws governing ownership and transfer.
This statement is issued in good faith and affirms the continuous and legitimate chain of ownership since its acquisition.
Letter of Provenance
This document serves as a statement of provenance for the item described.
The mentioned item has been in the possession of the family of a private collector since the 1990s. It was legally acquired at that time and has remained in private ownership through successive generations.
To the best of our knowledge, the item has not been subject to any legal dispute, claim, or restriction. It remains in compliance with all applicable laws governing ownership and transfer.
This statement is issued in good faith and affirms the continuous and legitimate chain of ownership since its acquisition.
Details
Culture
Gandhara
Era
Before 1400
Century/ Timeframe
600 AD
Country of Origin
Asia
Acquired from
Inherited
Material
Stone
Year acquired
1990
Title of artwork
Ancient Gandhara Buddha Head
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Signature
Not signed
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Height
8 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
3 cm
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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.
