Ancient Egyptian Steatite Shell on modern spire. Late Period, 664 - 332 BC. 1.9 cm height.
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Ancient Egyptian shell on modern spire, late Period (664–332 BC), glassed steatite, 1.9 cm high, in good condition, from a private collection, with authenticity certificate and Spanish Export License.
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Description from the seller
Shell on modern spire.
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC.
Glassed steatite.
1.9 cm height.
Condition: Good condition.
Provenance: Private collection Donald Wonder (1938 - 2023), California, United States of America.
Acquired at various auction houses between 1994 - 1993 between:
- Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York, Mail Bil Auction XVIII, March 30, 1984, Lot 114.
- Time Machine Co., Queens, New York, Auction #3, March 25, 1993, Lot 259 and 266.
Notes:
The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The piece includes Spanish Export License.
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 TranslateShell on modern spire.
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC.
Glassed steatite.
1.9 cm height.
Condition: Good condition.
Provenance: Private collection Donald Wonder (1938 - 2023), California, United States of America.
Acquired at various auction houses between 1994 - 1993 between:
- Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York, Mail Bil Auction XVIII, March 30, 1984, Lot 114.
- Time Machine Co., Queens, New York, Auction #3, March 25, 1993, Lot 259 and 266.
Notes:
The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The piece includes Spanish Export License.
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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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC.
Name of object
Shell on modern spire. Late Period, 664 - 332 BC. 1.9 cm height.
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Steatite
Condition
Good
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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.
