Ancient Egyptian Steatite Crocodile-shaped amulet (SOBEK). Late Period, 664 - 332 BC. 1.6 cm length. PUBLISHED
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Ancient Egyptian crocodile-shaped amulet (Sobek), made of glassed steatite, Late Period (664–332 BC), 1.6 cm long; good condition with the tail missing, from a private Paris collection, accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Crocodile-shaped amulet (SOBEK).
- Published DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE-
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC.
Glassed steatite.
1.6 cm length.
Condition: Good condition, the tail is missing.
Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. Acquired before 1970's. Description de l'Égypte, Antiquités, tome V, Paris, 1822, pl.86, fig. 16.
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 TranslateCrocodile-shaped amulet (SOBEK).
- Published DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE-
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC.
Glassed steatite.
1.6 cm length.
Condition: Good condition, the tail is missing.
Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. Acquired before 1970's. Description de l'Égypte, Antiquités, tome V, Paris, 1822, pl.86, fig. 16.
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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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC.
Name of object
Crocodile-shaped amulet (SOBEK). Late Period, 664 - 332 BC. 1.6 cm length. PUBLISHED
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.
