Ancient Egyptian Large Limestone Shabti With Spanish Export License
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egyptian painted limestone shabti, 20 cm, mummiform body with pink bandages, black tripartite wig, pink face/hands/feet, broad blue collar, arms across chest holding two hoes, on a metal stand; good condition with surface wear and a small nick on the back of the left shoulder; provenance: A. A private collection (Spain), acquired 2011 from a Spanish gallery/antique dealer; 18th–19th Dynasty (circa 1550–1185 B.C.); includes authenticity certificate and Spanish export license.
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Description from the seller
A superb egyptian painted limestone shabti. The mummiform body with four horizontal bands in pink representing the mummy's bandages, wearing a black tripartite wig, the face, hands and feet painted in pink. Broad collar with added details in blue, the arms across the chest holding two hoes. With metallic custom stand.
Dimesnions: 20,00 cm.
Condition: Some surface wear and small nick on the back of the left shoulder ( see pictures ). Good overall condition.
Provenance: A. A private collection ( Spain ). Acquired at spanish antiquities gallery in 2011.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece will include spanish export license ( Passport for European Union).
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
A superb egyptian painted limestone shabti. The mummiform body with four horizontal bands in pink representing the mummy's bandages, wearing a black tripartite wig, the face, hands and feet painted in pink. Broad collar with added details in blue, the arms across the chest holding two hoes. With metallic custom stand.
Dimesnions: 20,00 cm.
Condition: Some surface wear and small nick on the back of the left shoulder ( see pictures ). Good overall condition.
Provenance: A. A private collection ( Spain ). Acquired at spanish antiquities gallery in 2011.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece will include spanish export license ( Passport for European Union).
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
18th-19th Dynasty, circa 1550-1185 B.C.
Name of object
With Spanish Export License
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2023
Material
Large Limestone Shabti
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2011
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
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.
