Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom Wood Figure, 18 x 2,7 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 500 - € 650
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Ancient Egyptian wooden figure of a man from the Middle Kingdom, circa 2040–1782 BC, with a short black wig and missing arms; in good condition.
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Description from the seller
This Egyptian figure depicts a man carved from wood. The man wears a short black wig and has no arms. Sculptures of this type were typically used for funerary purposes.
Provenance: Ex Museum Exhibiton of the Arbeitsgruppe für Biblische Archäologie, 2008, Germany; Your Antiquarian, Spain, 2021; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025
*Missing arms
Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
This Egyptian figure depicts a man carved from wood. The man wears a short black wig and has no arms. Sculptures of this type were typically used for funerary purposes.
Provenance: Ex Museum Exhibiton of the Arbeitsgruppe für Biblische Archäologie, 2008, Germany; Your Antiquarian, Spain, 2021; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025
*Missing arms
Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 2040-1782 BC
Name of object
Figure, 18 x 2,7 cm
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Wood
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2008
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
